How do you tell someone you don't respect their opinion

**torn2pieces** · 02-12-2009, 12:21 PM

I know someone that is very judgmental, throws rocks at a glass house and always waste my time with their opinion. How do I in a upfront but nice way tell them that their opinion is not wanted or accepted by me. This is a family member, so I want to make it clear that I love them and respect them but I do not respect her opinion and frankly she can keep it to herself?

**WildChild** · 02-12-2009, 01:58 PM

You just say, " Thank you for sharing"

**yellowpiXi3** · 02-12-2009, 08:46 PM

i usually say "to each their own" when i say that it often gets the person to back off. then kinda emphasize that each person is different and have different opinions and views on things.

**torn2pieces** · 02-13-2009, 08:42 AM

Thanks, I really need to learn how to not let her get under my skin.

wannabepoet · 02-13-2009, 08:47 AM

say i love you but i am a big girl now and i can make my own decisions and i really don't need your opinion. (practice in front of a mirror)

**rcoreyus** · 02-13-2009, 01:10 PM

I only argue with people who's opinions I respect. If I don't respect someone's opinions, I just listen without comment, they aren't worth the effort.

What is the old saying about "never argue with a fool..."

02-12-2009, 12:21 PM	#1
torn2pieces VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 62	How do you tell someone you don't respect their opinion I know someone that is very judgmental, throws rocks at a glass house and always waste my time with their opinion. How do I in a upfront but nice way tell them that their opinion is not wanted or accepted by me. This is a family member, so I want to make it clear that I love them and respect them but I do not respect her opinion and frankly she can keep it to herself?

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02-12-2009, 01:58 PM	#2
WildChild Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western USA Posts: 6,230 Blog Entries: 5	You just say, " Thank you for sharing"

02-12-2009, 08:46 PM	#3
yellowpiXi3 Silver Contributor 100+ Posts Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: californication Posts: 290 Blog Entries: 8	i usually say "to each their own" when i say that it often gets the person to back off. then kinda emphasize that each person is different and have different opinions and views on things.

02-13-2009, 08:42 AM	#4
torn2pieces VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 62	Thanks, I really need to learn how to not let her get under my skin.

02-13-2009, 08:47 AM	#5
wannabepoet Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: carroll co maryland usa Posts: 1	say i love you but i am a big girl now and i can make my own decisions and i really don't need your opinion. (practice in front of a mirror)

02-13-2009, 01:10 PM	#6
rcoreyus March 2008 "Poster of the Month" Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF bay area Posts: 1,334	I only argue with people who's opinions I respect. If I don't respect someone's opinions, I just listen without comment, they aren't worth the effort. What is the old saying about "never argue with a fool..."