Difficult Conversation Script

Help me prepare for a difficult conversation with [PERSON]:

Relationship: [BOSS/COLLEAGUE/PARTNER/FRIEND/FAMILY]
Issue to address: [WHAT NEEDS TO BE DISCUSSED]
Desired outcome: [WHAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE]
Their likely reaction: [HOW YOU THINK THEY'LL RESPOND]
Your concern: [WHAT YOU'RE AFRAID MIGHT HAPPEN]

Prepare:
1. Opening line (direct but not aggressive)
2. How to state the issue clearly
3. Active listening prompts
4. How to handle [SPECIFIC DIFFICULT RESPONSE]
5. De-escalation phrases if it gets heated
6. Closing that preserves the relationship
7. What NOT to say
8. Best time/setting to have this conversation