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.
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
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.
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
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.
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....
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
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.
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.
Hug 🫂
I divorced all my relatives years ago and its the best thing i ever did.
Nasty relatives.
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