I was honest and said it was a mix of good and bad. Then I explained the specific parts that were either positive or negative.
She simply refused. She said that I should focus more on my studies rather than new dresses.
If you want to handle it more gently, you could say that you don't understand what she means by that and ask her to clarify in a more family - friendly way. Like 'I'm not sure what you're asking for. Can you rephrase it in a different way?' This gives her a chance to correct herself if it was a misunderstanding on her part.
If your boss persists, it might be a sign of a very unprofessional and inappropriate work environment. You could consider reporting this behavior to a higher - up or the HR department. For example, you can say 'I'm sorry, but this is not an appropriate topic at work. I would like to focus on work - related matters.'
Tell her straight away that it's not okay. For example, 'I'm sorry, but that's a private part of me and I can't show it to you.' Simple and direct is often the best approach.
Politely decline and shift the conversation to something else. For instance, start talking about the latest family gathering or a new recipe you've tried. Say 'Aunt, let's not talk about that. I want to tell you about this great meal I had.'
Another way to respond is to be proactive. If you sense she needs help but hasn't asked directly, offer your assistance. For instance, if she seems stressed about cooking dinner, you could say 'I'll order some take - out tonight so you can relax, dear.'
She was very accepting. She told me that everyone has the right to express themselves in their own way. She just asked me to be careful in public so that I don't attract too much unwanted attention.
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This is completely inappropriate behavior. You should firmly tell your hubby that this is unacceptable and goes against moral and relationship boundaries.
Share more about the topic of the story if you feel like it. Maybe add some interesting details that you didn't include before. You could also be a bit humorous in your response to make the conversation more fun and engaging. For instance, if she commented on your pet in the story, you could tell a funny anecdote about your pet.