Great article! I would say I think societal sensitivity has definitely contributed to that anxiety as well. Trust in general is hard to come by these days. And, while we may not believe we’re doing anything wrong, there is that worry someone will get offended anyways.
It’s still amazing to me that so many, rather than just being kind, go out of their way to be rude. They spend far more energy and time bringing someone down rather than just letting it go or choosing to be kind instead. And then they wonder why they’re anxious or upset most of the time.
“Never be afraid to lie to a lier,” per my dad long ago to which I would add, “Never be afraid to be a jerk to a jerk,” and don’t worry about it. Just run if he’s bigger than you.
Great article! I would say I think societal sensitivity has definitely contributed to that anxiety as well. Trust in general is hard to come by these days. And, while we may not believe we’re doing anything wrong, there is that worry someone will get offended anyways.
It’s still amazing to me that so many, rather than just being kind, go out of their way to be rude. They spend far more energy and time bringing someone down rather than just letting it go or choosing to be kind instead. And then they wonder why they’re anxious or upset most of the time.
It’s amazing how surprised people are to find out that my wife and I have each other’s phone passwords.
Even other married couples. The only thing we try to hide from the other is Christmas or birthday gifts.
“Never be afraid to lie to a lier,” per my dad long ago to which I would add, “Never be afraid to be a jerk to a jerk,” and don’t worry about it. Just run if he’s bigger than you.
you are not alone.
With much disrespect from my son in law, I did behave like a dick.
He has furthered the punishment to deeming hubbs and me not part of their family.
we have not communicated with them in three years. He is awful.