When is it OK to say you are “fine” when you really aren’t?

Not what you think!

[@nylotus]

"I've been better" is my polite way of saying I'm not doing well. If you feel like talking about it, you can. If not, you can just say, "It's just one of those days".

[@MsActor2009]

I agree! “I’ve been better”, is better than lying or spilling your guts!

[@mikobrooks7376]

Love❤ love❤ your videos....thanks for posting

[@maddiecmears]

OMG YOURE BACK. I FREAKED!!

[@jjrrhh1983]

Happy Tuesday Marie!! Thank you for sharing more great awesome advice with us! Have a great and safe week ahead awesome beautiful friend! 😊☀😎🌹

[@lukeworthy9028]

Hi Marie! I’ve been a big fan for so many years and I wanted to ask for a bit of advice. I feel like because of my people-pleasing nature, I’m usually the one that asks a lot of questions about others to show interest in social situations. But now that I actually make an effort to speak about myself and my own journey, I keep noticing that people will often not pay attention, look away or bring the conversation back to themselves. What would you do in this situation? ❤

[@mariedubuque]

I would realize who you are dealing with. The type of people who only talk about themselves and constantly have to be the center of attention won’t likely change. There are kind, caring people out there, and they would listen to you, and wouldn’t try to direct the conversation back to them. Because you have been dealing with these attention-seeking drama king-queens, you will spot the good ones a lot sooner.

[@DunkNat]

Just a question 🦋🦋🦋 What should we do as parents when grandparents don't show any interest in their grandchildren. Should we reach out and organise everything. If we don't call, we never hear off them. They don't even ask on phone calls how the children are. It's like they dont exist. Any advice would be great

[@mariedubuque]

Believe me, this problem is more common than you think. First, and I know you know this, but you can’t change them. Although you can change the situation, as you mentioned. Organize outings, family gatherings, so that the grand parents have the opportunity to interact with your children. You can’t force them to engage, and your kids might pick up on the fact that their grandparents seem uninterested. But, your parents/in-laws might just feign interest in order to keep up appearances, and that is better than nothing.

[@Anonymissus]

​@@mariedubuqueeh i think that depends on the situation, some people would prefer nothing over those who feign appearances and choose to be fake

[@rachelmoore5079]

I have a friend who I told I’m upset a few times and that i needed emotional support or someone to talk to. They offered to talk finally but never called. This went on over a month. They can be kind in other ways so it’s very confusing. Any thoughts?

[@mariedubuque]

I’ve had that happen too. They never “have time,” and yet you are probably always there for them when they need a shoulder to lean on. These are fair-weather friends. I’ve learned to either drop them, or realize that you can’t really count on these types in a pinch and not to get disappointed when they don’t come through for you.

[@rachelmoore5079]

@@mariedubuque aw thanks for replying Marie 🥰 i decided to not expect emotional support from them now. It’s sad though still 🥲 love your channel btw 💖

[@bricksfeathers5423]

Is your top Lily Pulitzer?

[@mariedubuque]

Yes, you are right!

[@marisa0603ful]

Why make this video? People can choose whether they want to tell you or not