Healing is a journey that not everyone deserves to be part of.
Here are some Chat GPT comebacks for when someone asks you how you are and you don’t want to discuss your health or receive any unsolicited advice from nosey Nancy down the road or your perfect mother in law!
Memorise and practice a few to never be stunted when you are asked the question.
Great for occasions where you can leave quickly
“Still fabulous, still a mystery!”
“Running on caffeine and stubbornness — seems to work!”
“Mystery remains unsolved — stay tuned!”
“Still waiting for the movie rights to sell.”
Too complicated for small talk — let’s gossip instead!”
At A Party
“Doctor says: less talking, more dancing!”
“I’m managing, thank you for asking — how’s everything on your end?”
“Still a work in progress — but tonight I just want to enjoy the party!”
“Thank you for checking in — but let’s save the health chat for another day!”
Royal decree: no health talk tonight. How are you?”
If someone is PERSISTENT! Give them one of these one liners with acknowledgement, a boundary and a pivot.
By repeating this loop (kind thanks → gentle boundary → pivot), you stay warm, composed, and firmly in control — and people usually get the hint without feeling snubbed.
Step 1: Acknowledge warmly
“Thank you so much for asking,”
“I really appreciate you checking in,”
“That’s kind of you to ask,”
Step 2: Gentle boundary / redirect
“I’m managing the best I can right now.”
“I’d love to keep tonight light, if that’s okay.”
“Let’s catch up about fun things tonight instead.”
Step 3: Pivot back to them / something neutral
“How have you been?”
“Did you see who else is here?”
“Tell me about your trip / the kids / your new hobby!”
Example in action:
“Thank you so much for asking! I’m managing the best I can right now — but tell me, how’s your garden coming along?”
or
“That’s kind of you to ask. I’d really love to keep tonight light, though — have you tried the dessert table yet?”
Lastly here is my sass response
“Still fabulous, still not accepting unsolicited advice!”
Please write in the comments how you get on. Have fun with it.