13. “You’re overthinking it.”
This phrase might seem like casual advice, but it’s often used to silence you. It suggests that your concerns aren’t valid and that you’re making a big deal out of nothing. Instead of talking things through, she brushes you off with this passive jab. Over time, you start to question your own judgment and bottle things up to avoid seeming “crazy.” You may even stop trusting your gut entirely. It’s not overthinking—it’s just thinking, and you’re allowed to do that.