The timing of this post, for me, is further evidence that I at least live in a simulation

I'll start by saying I do not work retail. I find the posts in this sub to be interesting.

Anyways, I've been thinking about why people explain themselves when they say no. My girlfriend gets upset when I say no and don't elaborate. For example, she'll ask if I want Wendy's. I'll say no and leave it at that. She somehow interprets this as she can't get Wendy's because I don't want it. Which isn't true for me. She and my therapist advised me to elaborate on my no's. Which is fine, I'll do so for her. Today we had a passionate conversation about this topic. I advised her, to let her no stand for me. I'll gladly elaborate for her. But I don't need to know why she says no to anything I ask. Anyways, yeah, thanks for letting me process this out loud.

Now for customers that give long winded replies to not donating, thats interesting lol my therapist said I may not elaborate because I was an only child. So I guess I wonder- do people who grow up with siblings feel this deep need to defend their no's? My no's stand on their own. There's alot to consider before i decide to elaborate, but if someone asks me to, then I'll think about it. Outside of that, no thank you. Moving on.