Relatives, especially during the holidays.

[HaikuYou]

Walking on egg shells is tiring. I've never been one to mince words so keeping the peace around my bipolar relatives has been a challenge for me. How is it they can say the quiet parts out loud (and do whatever the hell else they want) but I'm expected keep quiet 🤫 about it?

Words and deeds matter.

[Vonus5591]

Relatives and me don't mix (they living high life now, rich as anything) . I avoid every meeting and party. I only associate with few people these days. Grumpy in my old age towards them

[HaikuYou in reply to Vonus5591]

Thanks for listening. I can't really avoid this one as we're living under the same roof. She tries hard to follow the rules and help me with tasks I have trouble with because of my disability. Some days patience is not easy to find.

[Vonus5591 in reply to HaikuYou]

Maybe you can bring someone you like, like friend or family to help with her. I always think attention away from them is best. Concentrate on yourself and getting through the time, best advice

[Rufus07 in reply to Vonus5591]

I too only associate with a few people. And the older I get, the grumpier I get. I also laughed at myself thinking that I would turn out to be a grumpy old woman. Guess it’s starting earlier than I thought.

[fauxartist]

Yep.... I have never been one to mince words either... and again... I get the walking on eggshells. I'm dealing with a culture of passive-aggressive being the norm, and it's just not me. I don't do social functions anymore....they are just too exhausting....

[HaikuYou in reply to fauxartist]

Yes, passive aggressive is the norm in society as a whole.

I do tend to avoid people as well but at least I try to be civil and give a free smile to someone who needs it

[fauxartist in reply to HaikuYou]

Me too.... sometimes it's all someone needs to make their day.... we just don't know where someone is at in life....simple things can do great things.

[CatsandCheese]

Walked on eggshells most of my life. Now I "blow up" over the tiniest thing. It's best I keep to myself. It's lonely, but I don't have "control" anymore.

[HaikuYou in reply to CatsandCheese]

Hug 🫂