Question 1-6 Choose the healthy I-Statement: You are being annoying. I would like for you to stop texting me so much. feel overwhelmed when I am constantly expected to respond quickly to texts. I feel overwhelmed when you want me to text you back immediately, every time you text.

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Question 1-6 Choose the healthy I-Statement: You are being annoying. I would like for you to stop texting me so much. feel overwhelmed when I am constantly expected to respond quickly to texts. I feel overwhelmed when you want me to text you back immediately, every time you text.

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The healthy I-statement is: **I feel overwhelmed when I am constantly expected to respond quickly to texts.**Here's why:* **"You are being annoying."** This is a "You-statement." It places blame and is likely to make the other person defensive.* **"I would like for you to stop texting me so much."** While starting with "I," this is more of a demand than an expression of feeling. It doesn't explain *why* you want them to stop.* **"I feel overwhelmed when I am constantly expected to respond quickly to texts."** This clearly expresses your feeling ("overwhelmed") and explains the situation that causes it. It focuses on your own experience without blaming the other person.* **"I feel overwhelmed when you want me to text you back immediately, every time you text."** While similar to the correct answer, this option still puts a bit of focus on the other person's actions ("*you* want me to..."). The best I-statements focus solely on the speaker's internal experience.

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Question 1-6 Choose the healthy I-Statement: You are being annoying. I would like for you to stop texting me so much. feel overwhelmed when I am constantly expected to respond quickly to texts. I feel overwhelmed when you want me to text you back immediately, every time you text.

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