“This is my space and this is your space.”
This quote is frequently utilized by my daughter, Devin, who finds it offensive when someone enters her “bubble.” She has never been a “huggy-feely” person and she is quick to let people know by utilizing her not-so-subtle facial expressions when they have crossed the line into “her” space. If her expressions made sounds, you might liken it to that of a freight train whistle. Yes, it is that bad.
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