For too many people, the holidays are a time to be reminded of everything that they lack. A big part of celebrations like Thanksgiving and Christmas is getting together with family, but for those with dysfunctional family dynamics, this can feel more like a punishment than a vacation. The unfortunate reality of this time of …
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Woman gets promoted to senior project manager, gets upset when fiancé tells friends she can’t handle the pressure: ‘You know how anxious you get’
A relationship that isn’t supportive is not really a relationship at all. For many, one of the main benefits of having a romantic partner is that they make their life better in all possible aspects. They are there to support you during the hard times and to be the first to champion your successes when …
Seguir leyendo Woman gets promoted to senior project manager, gets upset when fiancé tells friends she can’t handle the pressure: ‘You know how anxious you get’
Social worker yells at supervisor, reports her for checking on her after tense meeting: ‘She was crying and slamming her hands on the table’
«Works well under pressure» is one of those phrases that has appeared in so many job listings for so many different jobs that it has all but become meaningless to those with workplace experience. In reality, though, the reason that it is such a common ask is that it is a vitally important quality to …
Seguir leyendo Social worker yells at supervisor, reports her for checking on her after tense meeting: ‘She was crying and slamming her hands on the table’
Aunt refuses to let 15-year-old in home after he lashes out while she helps her sister move apartment: ‘Not once have I been offered an apology’
Deciding to cut contact with a family member is rarely an easy decision. Even when it seems like an obvious choice to an outsider, there is often some hesitancy in saying goodbye to somebody as close as a relative even if it is intended to be temporary. Few enjoy the idea of tearing their family …
Seguir leyendo Aunt refuses to let 15-year-old in home after he lashes out while she helps her sister move apartment: ‘Not once have I been offered an apology’
38 and 40-year-old get disinherited for spending $300k of father’s money, get offended when sibling won’t share her inheritance with them: ‘I was the one who was there for him’
Nobody is closer than family until money gets involved. When it comes to the list of things that commonly cause rifts between relatives, anything to do with finances has to be somewhere near the top. Whether it is a parent helping their kids get on their feet or somebody has left behind a controversial will, …
Seguir leyendo 38 and 40-year-old get disinherited for spending $300k of father’s money, get offended when sibling won’t share her inheritance with them: ‘I was the one who was there for him’
Entitled mom forbids older sister from babysitting because she’s ‘too attached’, gets offended when she won’t step up after babysitter cancels: ‘I didn’t feel comfortable watching a child when the parent doesn’t trust me’
The hardest thing about parenting isn’t always the kid. In fact, something that comes as a surprise when many people become parents for the first time is how much potential drama can come from friends and relatives and their involvement in the life of the baby. It is not uncommon for them to massively overstep, …
Seguir leyendo Entitled mom forbids older sister from babysitting because she’s ‘too attached’, gets offended when she won’t step up after babysitter cancels: ‘I didn’t feel comfortable watching a child when the parent doesn’t trust me’
Mom buys daughter ring from astrologer for good luck in her college entrance exams, gets mad when she has an allergic reaction: ‘I was the problem, and the ring was rejecting me’
The problem with having superstitions is that there is rarely any concrete evidence to prove them. While people are within their rights to believe things that others don’t, it has to be expected that they may face some opposition to this, and that there might be times when their faith in these concepts will be …
Seguir leyendo Mom buys daughter ring from astrologer for good luck in her college entrance exams, gets mad when she has an allergic reaction: ‘I was the problem, and the ring was rejecting me’
‘If I do nothing, then I’ll do just that’: Stepdad accuses 17-year-old of doing nothing around the house, gets angry when she stops doing chores afterwards
The worst person to annoy in a household is the one who spends the most time keeping it clean. When such an individual is provoked to the extent that they stop doing their chores, it will not be long before everybody who lives in that house is going to know about. It is one of …
Seguir leyendo ‘If I do nothing, then I’ll do just that’: Stepdad accuses 17-year-old of doing nothing around the house, gets angry when she stops doing chores afterwards
‘I kept showing up late to work… my boss noticed’: 22-year-old hitches daily ride with colleague, gets upset when she drives off without her because she’s 5 minutes late
Being the recipient of a favor means honoring the terms of that favor. While there are plenty of people who are happy to help out those whom they know, this is generally under the condition that they will be respectful of the time and energy that they are putting into helping them. Nobody likes …
Seguir leyendo ‘I kept showing up late to work… my boss noticed’: 22-year-old hitches daily ride with colleague, gets upset when she drives off without her because she’s 5 minutes late
27-year-old declines multiple social invitations with fiancé, flips out when he goes to dinner with family and brings her back steak and lobster: ‘She accused me of not wanting to spend time with her’
Most would argue that quality time is the cornerstone of any healthy, serious relationship. After all, it is difficult to build a life with somebody if you do not spend much of your life around them. Even after the excitement of the initial dating stage has gone away, it is important to make a point …
Seguir leyendo 27-year-old declines multiple social invitations with fiancé, flips out when he goes to dinner with family and brings her back steak and lobster: ‘She accused me of not wanting to spend time with her’