She asks me to consult a doctor and often ‘pesters’ me with the request. Her concern for my well-being and good health is born out of good intent. Yet, when she continues to repeat her suggestion that I see a doctor, the entreaties turn into harangue. The honest truth is, when constantly reminded, I assume that her inability to contain her anxiety is foist on me as concern. How we communicate concern, and not allow it to manifest as anxiety, is certainly a tact.

Source: The Hindu December 05, 2017 10:30 UTC