diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 09b3ade89b28..4d8c7b2dfb4d 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ daysUntilClose: 7
 # Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
 exemptLabels:
   - type:enhancement :sparkles:
-  - discussion
+  - type:discussion :family_man_girl_boy:
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
 staleLabel: stale
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable