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How to reply to “You never call unless you need something.”
A parent says this on the phone after you ask a small favor. They sound hurt more than angry.
Editor's promptYou never call unless you need something.
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Examples from the team
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You're right to feel that way. I haven't been checking in enough.
I'm sorry. I made this call feel transactional, and I don't want that.