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How to respond to an insult, according to therapists By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness We’ve all been stunned into silence by an insult—unable to think of a response until hours later, when our brains calm down. But what if you had something witty in your back pocket? I asked therapists to share their favorite comebacks to either invite additional dialogue or shut down the conversation. READ MORE Share This Story

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