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How to talk to your mother about something private
Figure out a good time to talk.
If you want to talk about something potentially uncomfortable, it's important to find the right time and place. Talking when your mother is busy or stressed will only make an uncomfortable situation more stressful.

Choose your answer from: -- Choose a time with no external time constraints. If you're telling your mother something private or embarrassing, you want to make sure the two of you can talk out the issue for as long as necessary.. -- Find a time when she is alone or around other people, like a quiet coffee shop or family gathering place. Picking the right time can help if you're in a place that is well-ventilated and that doesn't feel too quiet to your mother.. -- Some good times for talking are at the office or a dinner. If you feel like you don't have time to talk with your mother after work, try to come up with a time when you both can talk without distractions.. -- Try to find a time and place where she will not be distracted by anything else. For example, if you bring up an upcoming job show or a business incident, the conversation should be cut out..
Choose a time with no external time constraints. If you're telling your mother something private or embarrassing, you want to make sure the two of you can talk out the issue for as long as necessary.