Table of Contents
How do you deal with a little cousin?
Redirect the situation.
- Create a gentle pause in the situation or conversation. Say something like, “Hey, I have a question.” Then wait a couple of beats before starting.
- Acknowledge the thing your cousin is doing. Don’t bring attention to the fact that it is annoying, instead be matter of fact about it.
How do you get rid of annoying little cousins?
How to cope with your annoying relatives, according to a…
- Be prepared. Forewarned is forearmed.
- Use your strengths.
- Ask them to stop.
- Limit your interactions with certain people.
- Accept them for who they are.
- Avoid certain topics.
- Choose your battles.
- You can’t control what others do/say, only how you react.
How do I talk to my Cousin about a problem?
Having a Conversation About the Problem Ask your cousin if they can talk with you. Go somewhere quiet where you can talk uninterrupted. Start with the good. Bring up one problem you have with your cousin per conversation. Acknowledge your part in the problem. Be careful with your language.
What should I do with my little cousins?
Little cousins especially want to be a part of what you are doing. Most of them, even if they do not look like it, are curious about your world. Let them in on it. Take them to a baseball game, go somewhere you like to eat, or go on a walk in a part of town you are familiar with.
What should I do when my cousin bugs me?
When your cousin is doing something that bugs you, do not instantly react to them. It does not mean that you are weak if you do stay quiet, you are actually being acting bigger because you can. Save your energy for productive conversations, not petty arguments.
How can I stop fighting with my cousin?
While you exhale, focus on one word to stop you from reacting like “calm”, “compassion” or “it’s okay”. Focus on the big picture. If you are tempted to fight with your cousin, put the situation in context.