I live alone for the first time and keep feeling anxious at night.
Every small sound worries me. I know it is irrational.
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I said sorry first after a silly fight, and it felt harder than the fight itself.
It was about who forgot to buy milk. By night we were not speaking. I knew I was partly wrong, but my pride was loud. In the morning I said I was sorry I snapped. She smiled and made tea.
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I shouted and took away his games for a week. Later I felt I handled it harshly.
Be the first to rate Rate it →I am considering taking a loan to expand but I am afraid of failing.
Business is steady and I see an opportunity. My family says to stay safe.
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He says materials rose. I think he is padding the bill.
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They say I wasted my education. I find parenting hard and rewarding at the same time.
Be the first to rate Rate it →I got a great performance review but no raise, because "the budget is tight."
My manager praised my work and promised to revisit it next year. Others got raises last cycle. I feel appreciated in words but not in pay.
Be the first to rate Rate it →My son does not want to go to his father's house after our divorce.
He says he feels lonely there. His father says I influence him.
Be the first to rate Rate it →I am relieved that my relationship with my mother-in-law has ended, but I feel ashamed to feel that way.
She passed away after a long illness. We never got along. At the funeral I cried, but later I felt relief and lightness. I feel like a bad person.
Be the first to rate Rate it →I met someone through a friend and we have been texting for a month. I do not know whether to ask to meet.
We talk every night about books, food and our families. It feels easy. But I am nervous that meeting will change things, and I do not want to rush or lose the comfort we have.
Be the first to rate Rate it →My boss wants me to install a monitoring app on my personal phone.
They say it is for security. I feel it invades my privacy.
Be the first to rate Rate it →I was told I am "not a culture fit" after six rounds of interviews. I do not know what that means.
I prepared hard and was told in the final round that they loved my skills. The next day the recruiter said they were going with someone who is "a better culture fit." I feel hurt and confused.
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