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Got a hypersensitive older sister. how do i talk with her about her health without her taking offense?

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Offensive: You can't control your sister's response to you. If you try to approach her in a kind and gentle manner, and you use open ended questions, this will decrease the probability of defensiveness. But you can't control how she will react or respond to you.

Answered 10/3/2016

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