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- Why not to say things could be worse?
- What does things could be worse mean?
- Why do people say it could have been worse?
Why not to say things could be worse?
Overall, “It could be worse” is invalidating to the individual, provides a barrier to treatment, and is nonsensical at its very root. Instead we should acknowledge, understand and validate experiences. When someone is having a tough time, really listen to what they have to say and find out what is important to them.
What does things could be worse mean?
DEFINITIONS1. used for saying that a situation is better than it might have been, although it is still bad.
Why do people say it could have been worse?
A sarcastic comment one makes when something went about as badly as it could have.
