My older aunt asked me for cock stories. How can I respond in a proper way?

If you want to handle it more gently, you could say that you don't understand what she means by that and ask her to clarify in a more family - friendly way. Like 'I'm not sure what you're asking for. Can you rephrase it in a different way?' This gives her a chance to correct herself if it was a misunderstanding on her part.

This is an inappropriate situation. You should firmly and politely let your aunt know that such topics are not acceptable to be shared. For example, you can say 'Aunt, this kind of story is not suitable for us to talk about.'

I was honest and said it was a mix of good and bad. Then I explained the specific parts that were either positive or negative.

You could say something like 'That's not an appropriate topic for discussion. Let's talk about something more positive and respectful.'

If your boss persists, it might be a sign of a very unprofessional and inappropriate work environment. You could consider reporting this behavior to a higher - up or the HR department. For example, you can say 'I'm sorry, but this is not an appropriate topic at work. I would like to focus on work - related matters.'

She simply refused. She said that I should focus more on my studies rather than new dresses.

This is an extremely awkward and inappropriate situation. It goes against the norms of a healthy family relationship. You need to communicate your discomfort clearly. You can say 'Mom, this is not a topic that is suitable for discussion between us. Our conversations should be positive and appropriate. I hope this never comes up again.' If possible, try to distance yourself from such inappropriate conversations in the future and focus on building a more appropriate and healthy relationship.

You can start by showing enthusiasm. Say something like 'Sure, honey, let's give it a try and see where it takes us.' This shows that you're open to exploring her idea.

You can then analyze the deeper meaning of the story. For instance, if there are themes of kindness and care in the story (as your aunt is feeding the rooster), you can expand on how these values are important in our lives. You could also talk about any lessons learned from the story, like respecting animals if it's a story about a rooster.

You can respond in a positive and respectful way. For example, you can show that you appreciate her attraction but also remind her that there are other aspects of you and the relationship that are important.