I had tennis try outs today. I didn't expect to make it, because there were 40 guys fighting over 6 spots, so I wasn't too bumbed when I didn't make it.
My family is making comments about the coach and how they should have picked me, all in the spirit of making me feel better. But I got over it while I was walking off the court, how do I make them get over it?
yourperfectdisaster answered Tuesday December 6 2005, 3:20 pm: They are probably just saying that to make you feel better because they might not know you're over it. Make it known. Just say something like "It's okay. Really, it is. I would like it if I had made it, but I'm fine that I didn't. There's something else out there for me, and I'll get it eventually.."
orphans answered Tuesday December 6 2005, 6:14 am: Will families are like that, they just wanted you to get it. Id tell them " Im over it now" And now its up to them to get over it also. Dont worry, they'll be over it soon. [ orphans's advice column | Ask orphans A Question ]
Altruistic answered Tuesday December 6 2005, 2:03 am: Hmm, first let them know that you don't see it as a such a big deal. I'm guessing they're doing that just because they're afraid that you're taking it in a bad way. If you show them that you're over it, they'll probably get over it soon. Also, you can point out the good points of not making it onto the team... like more free time to do homework [or hang out] and such. [ Altruistic's advice column | Ask Altruistic A Question ]
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