"I'm Just Saying…"

This is a phrase often used to distance the speaker from their statement and avoid confrontation.

It can still be interpreted as a warning.

By emphasizing that they are "just saying," the speaker may be implying that there could be unspoken implications or consequences if the listener does not take the statement seriously.

This phrase can leave the recipient feeling uneasy and uncertain about the intentions behind the words.

The super emotionally intelligent simply say, "I am comfortable with my statement (s)."

This phrase validates for the listener that the intention and meaning of what the speaker said will be owned by the speaker as well as all ramifications of the statement.

There is nothing "unspoken" that the listener needs to concern themselves with, and the recipient is responsible for the way they feel about the statement.

If the recipient replies, "with all due respect", then the speaker could say, "I see this differently". 😊

PS: How often do you use this phrase and what does it imply to you? Please comment.

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