I have a good friend Emily who wants to carpool to choir rehearsal 20 miles away. But when I ride with her I get carsick because she pulses with her accelerator foot, fast/slow, fast/slow. She is beginning to wonder why I am never available to ride with her. How do I explain to her?
Car Sick
 
Dear Car Sick,
You simply state your truth to Emily:  When I ride with you, I get car sick because you pulse with your accelerator foot, fast/slow, fast/slow.  

Now isn’t that easy?  Are you smiling?  

Merrily Preston is an Intentional Life Facilitator who lives in Woodbridge. Her column is exclusive to the Alexandria Times. Email questions to askmerrily@yahoo.com.