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Dear Cat,
Since this is confidential, I’m simply going to be genuine with you. My kid’s friend is a little shit. I wouldn’t state that the friend is doing anything unsafe, however her mindset draws and she has this smug character that I can barely endure to have in my house. Have you ever had a friend that has a friend you can’t stand? And you don’t understand how your shared friend can like both of you? I seem like I’m evaluating my own kid for wishing to socialize with this brat. I don’t dislike this kid’s moms and dads as much as I do not like the kid, so it’s type of made complex as far as seeing them at school functions/mutual activities. Please Advise.
Dear Human,
Ah, well, Cat discovers most human kids unbearable, however I will do my finest to help you browse your offspring’s unwanted friend. You don’t discuss how old your kid is, however they sound young enough that you are associated with their school activities. Cat presumes they are likewise young enough that you can still put in a little control over who they spend their time with. That being said, Cat believes you need to choose your fights. You have actually already enabled your kid to establish a relationship with this kid. And undoubtedly, they are not participating in any unsafe habits. Have you likewise thought about that maybe your own kid is type of a shit with a smug mindset? It’s pawsible.
But, Cat digresses.
You are the grownup in this circumstance, if you don’t desire this kid in your house, do not welcome them in to your house. Feign busy-ness when your kid is welcomed to their house. Choose various after school activities. Help your kid to cultivate relationships with kids you discover less irritating.
Dear Cat,
What am I expected to do about seeing my ex’s things on social networks? The separate was practically shared, however there are certainly tough sensations included. I believe he’s most likely already carried on. I understand some individuals state to unfollow/block, however truthfully, I don’t wish to. We likewise have shared pals in typical, so I see things he’s tagged in anyhow.
Dear Human,
It appears to me that social networks is primarily inevitable. Unless you’re living under a rock or partaking in some sort of clean, you most likely access any variety of apps, most likely numerous times a day. There are undoubtedly the common choices for you to think about such as entirely obstructing, unfollowing, or silencing your ex.
Cat believes that you have actually already thought about these choices, and yet you plainly haven’t discovered peace about it yet. Cat suggests that the real issue here is unresolved feelings. Minimally, Cat insists that you “mute” this person if you cannot abide by unfollowing or blocking them all together. If you find yourself intentionally navigating to ex’s socials, take a paws and ask yourself why. Cat can’t change your habits, but Cat can ask you to examine your motivations. Since you’re clearly already on your phone, open your Notes app and create yourself a “reasons why” list. Did you stalk his Instagram? Write down why. Now give that feeling some space to process. If you can’t suppress it you may as well feel it and accept it. Know your own feelings a little better, and you may find that you don’t desire to spend so much time creeping on your ex.
Dear Cat,
I started dating a guy this winter, now that it’s spring, all he wants to do is go camping. It kind of sounds like he thinks we’ll be spending every weekend sleeping on the ground out in the cold… I didn’t sign up for this. He went for the holiday weekend to camp with his friends but he really seemed to have actually his sensations hurt that I didn’t want to go with. How am I supposed to get out of this in the weeks and months to come?
Dear Human,
It might be time to cut this guy loose into the forest. If he returns to you in the fall, maybe it was meant to be.
Sigh.
Cat will never understand the allure of being deliberately uncomfortable, captive in the woods, and away from a familiar litter box. Alas, some humans get their jollies by forgoing hygiene and sleeping in the dirt.
If Cat is attempting to be diplomatic, then I suggest that after your guy returns from his weekend outdoor camping adventure, you have an intentional discussion about how you two see the summer going. If you’re at all inclined to compromise, perhaps you can partake in a day trip and then head home at night. Or purrhaps you 2 can just plan to spend more quality time together during the week. Being in a partnership means that 2 consenting grownups get to choose how their relationship works and looks, even if that modifications by the season.
Catemplations:
Cat has actually been predominately not impressed by the vernal offerings of the outdoors this year. I can barely take pleasure in time in my catio without freezing my beans off. Purrhaps by this time next week I will be welcomed by sunlight in my fur and a warm breeze in my hairs. A Cat can dream. 🐾
