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Don’t explain, don’t apologise…?

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FormFiller · 03/03/2026 10:57

What’s that list/ saying that goes something like this…

E - don’t explain
A - don’t apologise

It’s not DARVO but something similar.

I need it 😂

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amibeingaknob · 03/03/2026 10:58

Never complain, never explain?

FormFiller · 03/03/2026 12:04

Thanks, but I think it’s a longer list.

It’s about not having to explain yourself to others and I think there are about 5 points.

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aBuffetofunreasonableness · 03/03/2026 12:19

J.A.D.E?

Mochudubh · 03/03/2026 12:25

Gibbs' rules?

www.tvinsider.com/1024964/ncis-gibbs-rules/

DesparatePragmatist · 03/03/2026 12:30

JADE: don't Justify, Argue, Defend, or Explain

to adopt in abusive relationships to get out of the negative engagement

FormFiller · 03/03/2026 12:45

That’s it, JADE

thank you

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