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What’s a good comeback to you’re so over sensitive

47 replies

GrumpyCatHasFleas · 12/05/2025 00:02

After having something rude said to you

if you object in anyway
you know your going to get don’t be so over sensitive
everytime

OP posts:
yeesh · 12/05/2025 19:12

I would tell them to fuck off and if they didn’t like it I would tell them that they’re too sensitive

AltitudeCheck · 12/05/2025 19:21

https://youtube.com/shorts/WFNRetEeFrE?feature=shared

This guy has some useful replies when you're dealing with assholes!

Before you continue to YouTube

https://youtube.com/shorts/WFNRetEeFrE?feature=shared

ballroomblue · 12/05/2025 19:32

"Yes, I'm over sensitive to arrogant/pathetic/brainless etc. dickheads."

CheshireCat1 · 12/05/2025 20:16

I just say “Aww, thank you”

AlrightTrouble · 12/05/2025 20:26

”Weird response to me maintaining a boundary, but ok”. Quizzical eyebrow raise, Mumsnet tinkly laugh for preference.

UrbanMonstrosity · 12/05/2025 20:30

Once, your opinion mattered to me. Not anymore. Think whatever you like.

PraisebetoGod · 12/05/2025 20:41

My reply would be: Thank you! (Spoken as though I'm genuinely thrilled and that I've received it as a compliment).

notprincehamlet · 12/05/2025 21:02

Your unsolicited feedback is very important to us

Tidypidy · 12/05/2025 21:12

I’d rather be sensitive than an insufferable bellend.

vegantart · 12/05/2025 21:14

”you’re a cunt” and walk away.

GrumpyCatHasFleas · 12/05/2025 23:14

Pleaseshutthefuckup · 12/05/2025 17:58

If it's a family member, even a partner saying this, and they minimise your reality regularly then come join us on the latest thread; ' May 2025 - we took you to stately homes'

It sounds like this is a regular communication pattern from this person. It's a common line used to minimise people who speak their truth, who ask for someone to be accountable for poor behaviour.

It's often actually narcissistic personality types who say; . ' you're too sensitive ' ' it's just a joke' ' you're over reacting '.

Let me tell you and anyone reading - no you are not any of those things, ever. I never use those phrases ever because there's no need. I'm accountable for my behaviour and would only want to know why someone felt hurt by my behaviour.

There are various techniques to employ in response but it depends on who this person is, their relationship to you and how much you have to communicate with them.

Edited

Yes you are spot on its exactly this shit, and it was only a joke, about a putdown, which wasn't even a humorous out down

Can't you take a joke... etcetera

OP posts:
Pleaseshutthefuckup · 12/05/2025 23:53

KIlliePieMyOhMy · 12/05/2025 18:54

Fcuk off you cnut - usually works for me.
Alternatively - saying sorry can you repeat that - and then asking them to repeat again and again, usually has the effect I am after.

Edited

This reply is exactly what went through my mind and I thought ; shall I post that? 🤷🤣🤣. You're a gal after my own heart.

And yes, the repeat back technique is a good one! 💪

Pleaseshutthefuckup · 12/05/2025 23:55

AltitudeCheck · 12/05/2025 19:21

https://youtube.com/shorts/WFNRetEeFrE?feature=shared

This guy has some useful replies when you're dealing with assholes!

Love this guy. He gives excellent advice.

Dr Ramani on YouTube is also excellent in helping people just make sense of the CFs in their life.

Maddy70 · 12/05/2025 23:58

I'm not sensitive you're rude

Noshadelamp · 13/05/2025 00:02

"Thank you, people often tell me how good I am at establishing boundaries."

They won't have clue what you're on about but it is very empowering to turn it into a positive you can own.

CallIpswichNow · 13/05/2025 00:02

This reel is about this specific thing:
www.instagram.com/reel/C_RTRqgvzo1/?igsh=OGg2MTh0bzVoNWNw

CallIpswichNow · 13/05/2025 00:04

Although he didn’t suggest exactly what I hoped he would as I watched it, which was ‘yeah, I’m sensing you’re a twat’

Pleaseshutthefuckup · 13/05/2025 00:08

CallIpswichNow · 13/05/2025 00:02

This reel is about this specific thing:
www.instagram.com/reel/C_RTRqgvzo1/?igsh=OGg2MTh0bzVoNWNw

He's right in that all the power rests in being calm, being composed. Just pausing,taking a breath and with a neutral face and calm tone,say something like he recommends.

It's great to be prepared and to actually practice conversations and replies to all the digs and comments these fuckers throw your way. I found my absolutely strength comes in preparation. Be prepared before any interaction with a CF narcissist/sociopath who uses these lines and then you will not be on the back foot and emotional but calm and whatever you say in the calm voice will have huge effect. They NEED an emotional reaction. It's messed up.

GrumpyCatHasFleas · 13/05/2025 00:21

I wish Jefferson fisher was in my family !!

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MeatRaffleRita · 13/05/2025 00:26

I'd say ' I'd rather be over sensitive, than under evolved'.

Catsandcannedbeans · 13/05/2025 00:35

Lean into it and start hysterically crying. Snot bubble sobbing. Between breathy sobs say “why would you say that, that’s so mean”.

MiloMinderbinder925 · 13/05/2025 00:53

GrumpyCatHasFleas · 12/05/2025 23:14

Yes you are spot on its exactly this shit, and it was only a joke, about a putdown, which wasn't even a humorous out down

Can't you take a joke... etcetera

"Are you going on tour with that Dave? It would be a shame not to make money from your comic genius"

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