To have a conversation with someone, both of you need to actually listen to each other. Otherwise, a discussion might quickly turn into a shouting match, and nothing useful will come out of it.
Recently, TikTok user @brainwave111 asked women on the platform to share the most effective line they use to shut down men when they start getting too annoying, and thousands responded.
From top-tier diplomacy to creative insults, these phrases cover the full spectrum of how to flip a person, but with words.
#1

One time he was yelling and I said "okay, thats enough of that. let's do some breathing exercises." And then my 3 year old said from the living room "yeah, daddy has big feelings right now." 'then she came over and coached him on his breathing and I tried REALLY hard not to lose it.
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70points
#3

Just remember, "I'm here because I love you, not because I need you." Queen
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56points
#4

‘I can only explain it to you I can’t understand it for you as well.’
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49points
#6

“ I’d agree with you but then we would both be wrong “ then walk away.
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44points
#7

“I will not be disrespected by someone I lowered my standards for.”
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43points
#8

‘Is that something you really want to have said or would you like a minute to reconsider?’
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41points
#9

I read somewhere once "I didn't mean to make you so emotional."
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35points
#10

“For someone who eats the food I give him, and the drinks I give him so willingly and without question, you sure are bold.” I say this to my fiancé lol.
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34points
#11

I call him David. David was his father, and while we loved him, he was controlling and very conservative. As soon as my husband starts telling me what I need to do, if I spent too much money, etc… I say, “Great, thanks David, I’ll do better.” Pisses him off, but also makes him rethink what he said to me, and then he apologizes.
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34points
#12

"How does it feel to fail in the world that was built for you?"
33points
#14

“Imma let you have the last word. It seems real important to you.”
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30points
#15

I accidentally screenshotted our conversation and sent it to him and I meant to send it to a friend he responded “?” And I said “so you can see what you’re saying makes no sense.”
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29points
#16

“I like your simplicity when it comes to critical thinking.”
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27points
#17

Or “if i was your mother I’d be so disappointed to see that’s how i raised my son” idk why it always strikes a nerve. I love it.
26points
#18

I use my best Minnesota accent and say “ What’s going on hun? Ya okay? Ya need a nap or a snack?
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26points
#19

“I would explain to you why what your saying is wrong but I don’t have the patience nor the crayons to do so.”
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26points
#20

When we’re in a heated text argument I start liking my own texts.
26points





