please stop telling that same story

It's annoying because we've already heard it. We want new and interesting things to engage with, not the same old tale over and over.

You can say something like 'I really enjoyed that story the first time, but let's talk about something new now.'

Most likely. Humans are generally drawn to novelty and progress. When you keep telling the same sad story, it gives the impression that you are stuck in that one moment or situation. Listeners often hope to see growth or change in the story over time. If it remains the same, they may lose interest. Think about it like a movie that keeps showing the same scene over and over again. Eventually, the audience will lose their enthusiasm for it.

You can try to replace the sad story with a more positive or neutral one. For example, if your sad story is about a past rejection, you can create a new story about how that experience has made you stronger. Also, engage in activities that make you happy and keep you occupied, like painting or hiking. This will give your mind less time to dwell on the sad story.

You can also joke about it. Say something like 'Dad, that story is like a broken record! Let's hear something different for a change.' Using humor can soften the message and make it more likely that they won't be offended when you ask them to stop repeating the same story.

We might need to stop telling the story because it has been told too many times and has become boring. People may lose interest and it's time to move on to something new.

Try to change the subject when she starts to tell the same story. For instance, if she begins, you can quickly say 'Mom, did you hear about this new thing that happened at school?' This will divert her attention and stop her from going into the familiar story. Another option is to introduce her to new stories. Maybe give her a book of short stories and ask her to read them so she has new material.

We should stop telling scary stories because they can cause unnecessary fear and anxiety, especially to those who are easily frightened, like young children or people with a sensitive disposition.

A third term could be'recapitulation'. In a more formal sense, recapitulation can mean to summarize or restate something, which includes telling the same story in a condensed or rephrased way. This can be useful in academic or business settings where you need to remind people of a story or event that has already been shared.

Not necessarily. Sometimes people might leave out parts of a story without intending to deceive, but it can edge towards lying depending on the context and the intention behind it.