For example, it’s Sunday, a busy day for you with many tasks to complete. You start the day doing laundry, while they sit around playing video games or chatting with friends. You gently ask for help, saying, “Can I get your help, please? It’s too much for one person. I need you.” They ignore you, say no, or continue doing what they were doing. You come back later and repeat the request, but nothing changes. Eventually, you start complaining about how they’ve failed you, which they label as nagging. They respond with, “Why are you always trying to tell me what to do? Why can’t you see I’m at peace? Why do I have to do what you want? Why do you always ruin my weekend?” It’s always about them. What about the responsibilities? It seems like they’re living in a hotel, not taking care of anything. When you complain, they tell you to shut up and do the tasks yourself because they’re “beneath them.” They enjoy it when you go crazy because it allows them to play the victim and revel in the chaos.
Reason 3: Painting a Bad Picture of You
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