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Is it a completely justified reaction or a petty meltdown? From toxic workplace drama to shocking relationship red flags, it is incredibly easy to lose perspective when drama hits our lives. We have all been there, finally calming down and asking ourselves: "Am I overreacting?" That is why we are putting these viral conflicts to the ultimate test.
In this interactive voting poll, you will read 10 real stories where the line between a healthy response and a massive overreaction is razor-thin. It’s your turn to play the internet jury. Are they totally justified, or do they desperately need a reality check?
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#1
I’m considering breaking up with my boyfriend because he kisses me and tells me he loves me before leaving for work. We have very different work schedules, and most days I stay up late and try to sleep in to get enough rest. We do have separate bedrooms, so it should be manageable, but every morning he comes into my room to kiss me, and it always wakes me up. I’ve explained the situation and asked him not to do it, even putting up a note on my door, but he still wakes me up. I’m so tired and sleep-deprived that it’s making me reconsider our otherwise great relationship.
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#2
I've been married to my husband for eight years. About three years ago, he had a serious motorcycle accident that left him unable to walk or return to his former job. I worked full-time, paid bills, drove him to appointments, helped with physical therapy, cooked, cleaned, and managed the house. However, he became increasingly angry and bitter, insulting me and accusing me of not doing enough. Recently, he called me useless because he didn't like the dinner I prepared after a 10-hour shift, and I snapped. I moved into my sister’s guest room, told him I would arrange professional care, but would no longer be his primary caregiver. He and his family are furious, saying I abandoned him in his time of need.
StarCrossedFriday 1 day ago
I'd love to know how much his family actually knows about his behaviour towards the one person literally doing everything for him. I can't imagine mine being that sympathetic if I was such an a*****e to my partner. I get that the disability is probably frustrating, but this is inexcusable.
StrangeOne 1 day ago
The family never does until they see proof of it themselves. Been there.
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Apatheist 1 day ago
He needs mental therapy. He's angry at the situation and taking it out on the OP.
KitchenToto 1 day ago
This is why he needs trained professional carers .They take it in turns so don't have to spend all their time with him and know how to deflect his bad behaviour. My husband worked with adults like this who had previously been cared for at home but they had become violent with their family who had got too old to cope. My husband was one of a team and they were able to improve behaviour through appropriate treatment
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R Dennis 1 day ago
I became disabled (neuromuscular disease) and my wife is my primary caregiver. I thank her every day, we're in different support groups to have space to vent/share our struggles privately. But even then, it's a strain on both of us. If I treated her like this, I would expect her to leave. It's hard when you're appreciated. I can't imagine what it's like when you're treated poorly. But she has shared some real horror stories from her support group!
The Belinda 1 day ago
Thank you for this comment. Valuable insight (i'm a caregiver, for ex husband).
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StrangeOne 1 day ago (edited)
As a caregiver to a disabled loved one, there gets to be a breaking point when the care provider starts becoming the target for abuses. I don't have this problem, but just the constant having to put your own life aside to help out someone else wears down on you. Yes, there's that old marriage vow to love your spouse in sickness and in health. HOWEVER that is a mutual vow, and nowhere does it state that marriage has to consist of being insulted and treated poorly. She's right to leave, and she even took consideration to find him a professional caregiver. If his family doesn't like that plan, they can take over the caregiving responsibilities. Also, motorcycles are referred to as "organ donors" in the medical field, because anyone crazy enough to ride one is accepting the inevitable risk of becoming severely injured. So, it was his decision to take that risk. There was also no mention if he was at fault for the accident or not.
A girl 1 day ago
If I was a paid PCA, I'd quit an a s s h o l e client. Just because he's her husband it doesn't buy him a jerk pass. My husband had a stroke. I get everything s***s and he's angry about it sometimes. He never acts like I'm a disappointment though.
Tabitha 1 day ago (edited)
She needs to hire on her own, or request from the agency, the biggest, meanest, and ugliest make nurse for him. Not cute little eye candy sweetie he can a***e, but a tough ogre who will keep his sorry a*s in line, and only take orders from her. Maybe that would get him out of his a*****e funk. (I know that life changing injuries require a period of adjustment, but you don’t a***e the people around you, you get over yourself and make the necessary changes—-if you’ve got the stuff it takes to do so, that is. I couldn’t wallow in self-pity the rest of my life if I was in that situation. I’m too independent and tough to give up. We all have that in us, it’s just that some people are too emotionally immature to find it.
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Michael Largey 1 day ago
Husband's family might consider whether he needs more than one type of therapy.
#3
I’ve found a new job and have been working there for around 3 months. One of my coworkers, a man in his fifties, has been playing small pranks on me, which were mostly harmless. Recently, however, he decided to mess with my water. When I came back from lunch and took a sip, my water tasted weird. When I opened the bottle, white foam fizzed up. I was disgusted, and then he broke and started chuckling. Apparently, he put powdered coffee creamer in my water, and many of the people around the place seemed to be in on it. I think he’s done it to them too. I really don't want to go to work tomorrow.
#4
I recently went to a 4th of July party with my boyfriend and some friends. His ex, with whom I’m on good terms, was also there. We all took a group photo that night, and the next morning I noticed that my boyfriend had posted it on social media, but he had cropped everyone except him and his ex. I texted him to ask why he cropped me out of the picture, and he just played dumb, saying he isn’t great with social media stuff. He’s completely downplaying it while I’m freaking out.
Rick Murray 1 day ago
Photo editing and social media are two different things. And he clearly hasn't moved on.
#5
I recently got married in Bali, Indonesia. It was a destination wedding, but we paid for our friends' plane tickets and hotel stays. My friend of 10 years brought along her newlywed husband and paid for his plane ticket, but they did not show up to my wedding. She took the free plane ticket and the hotel room, and used it as an opportunity to have their honeymoon, since they couldn’t afford one before. I’m seriously considering taking her to small claims court for the money I spent because she didn't show up, and it really hurt.
Spencers slave no more 1 day ago
Um, this is an exact copy of an actual post on here and the OP in that situation did take her "friend" to court and won.
#6
Two weeks ago, I started talking to a guy on a dating app. We seem like a good fit, but he keeps bringing up bugs. On multiple occasions, he has asked me things like “Are you afraid of bugs?” and “Would you be okay to squish a bug with your bare hand?” I’m not really afraid of them, but I don’t want to squish them for no reason either. He tells me he finds it really attractive to see a woman so brave. I don’t want to shame what he’s into, but he keeps bringing it up, and it’s starting to weird me out, so I’m seriously considering just ending the whole thing right here. I’m not sure if this is something serious, or if I’m being too sensitive.
#7
I took myself to dinner at a restaurant I’ve come to really enjoy. It’s pricier, but a great dining experience. I stuck myself at the end of the bar next to the wall because I was solo. Everything was great, and the bartender was awesome. I ordered myself an espresso martini at the end. The bartender had a fair amount of extra, a little over a half glass, and gave it to the girl sitting right next to me. I felt so deflated and annoyed. It just seemed like it’d be nice to give it to me, or at least to someone farther from me. It kind of ruined the night.
Damned_Cat 1 day ago
That was her drink that she paid for. If there was extra, the bartender could have asked her to take a few sips so he could top the drink off or served the extra in a shot glass. If the restaurant typically served 12-ounce steaks, but her steak just happened to weigh 14 ounces, would it have been right for the server to cut off two ounces and give it to someone else?
#8
I had a virtual appointment with a doctor today. I was less than thrilled because of a previous call I’d had with her, during which she “couldn’t get the video to work” and sounded like she was driving and hadn’t read my file at all. This time she did get the video working, but it was a weird angle. She wasn’t wearing any headphones, and I could hear a baby screaming in the background. Then, a toddler ran up, hugged her, and stayed for a few minutes. I feel like this is highly unprofessional and a huge breach of my privacy. I called in to try to report her, but all I got was a callback from her, and she left a voicemail.
#9
I work full time and live with my parents. Recently, I’ve been letting clover take over a small area of our garden that is separate from the rest of the lawn. I also threw in some flower seeds to see what would happen. I was really proud of this little lush area, and it attracted many bees and butterflies. Then, I came home one day to see it completely mowed down. My dad admitted to doing it and even said he knew I would be upset, but he insisted it had to be done. I’m not talking to him anymore, but I constantly overhear him rambling about how pouty I am and how I don’t take care of things, even though I watered the plants daily.
#10
My (27F) boyfriend (27M) has made friends with my friends. While I was away from home, my boyfriend told me he was going to stay at one of my friends’ places because she was feeling sick. I video-called her, and she actually looked sick, but not to the point where someone needs to watch over her. She’s fit and can take care of herself when she gets a cold. The next morning, I video-called my boyfriend, and he was still at her place while she was just walking around in regular pajamas. I feel like I shouldn't even have to tell them how mad this all makes me, but they act like it’s no big deal.
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Anagram margana 1 day ago
Why bother creating a post like this when the answers are so obviously weighted to the second option? How about coming up with situations where we’d really have to THINK before answering?
ronald huygen 1 day ago
It is all old BP stories… Really a level zero piece, very useless and a very dumb post
Anagram margana 1 day ago
Why bother creating a post like this when the answers are so obviously weighted to the second option? How about coming up with situations where we’d really have to THINK before answering?
ronald huygen 1 day ago
It is all old BP stories… Really a level zero piece, very useless and a very dumb post
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