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How to respond to an insult, according to therapists

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How to respond to an insult, according to therapists
By Angela Haupt
Editor, Health and Wellness

We’ve all been stunned into silence by an insult—unable to think of a response until hours later, when our brains calm down. But what if you had something witty in your back pocket? I asked therapists to share their favorite comebacks to either invite additional dialogue or shut down the conversation.

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Today's newsletter was written by Angela Haupt and edited by Mandy Oaklander.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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