The One Up

Have you ever had a friend where no matter what happens to you, it's all about them? Have the worst catastrophe you can imagine and somehow their life is always worse. Tell them you have Stage 4 cancer and they respond 'Oh? That's too bad. But did I tell you how I have a miserable headache?'

It's always the same problems constantly, repeatedly, and they never attempt anything you suggest to make it better. Have a job you've hated for six years? Make a resume! Put in a job application somewhere! Anywhere!

Are you in a bad relationship? Don't get in a no-win phone fight at the start of the business day.

And a little bit of whining goes a long way. Which is why I'm going to stop now.