Friends and family opinions - feeling overwhelmed

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KitKat12
24.11.2025 11:36:56

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Hi all,

I’m in the middle of separating and I’ve been finding it really tricky to handle everyone’s opinions. Friends and family mean well, but sometimes it feels like everyone has advice or a strong opinion on what I should do, and it’s just overwhelming.

Has anyone else felt like this? How do you manage communicating with people without getting drained or caught up in arguments? I want support, not more stress, but I’m not sure how to set boundaries or explain what I need without hurting anyone.

Would really appreciate hearing how other people navigate this.

Thanks.

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