Conversely, the next time we complain, let’s hope someone has the guts to say that to us. If we don’t burst out laughing, we need more time in the squat rack!
Devil's advocate, sort of: If someone asked me, "So why don't you cry about it?", I can easily see myself deflecting and dismissing that non sequitur by just saying, "Because I don't feel like it."
I concede the point that some people really are just crybabies or whiners, but there are some situations in which to refuse to complain is to enable tyranny. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. I don't happen to be Christian, but this is arguably the meaning of the parable of the unjust judge and the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8).
well, now you can have a two pronged armamentarium!
(seriously, try the cry about it thing. i have. it is spec-tac-ular)
Conversely, the next time we complain, let’s hope someone has the guts to say that to us. If we don’t burst out laughing, we need more time in the squat rack!
In my family any whining is met with “you want some cheese with that whine (wine) 😂😂
Agreed. My Son has started using that tactic with me. I know it’s coming so I think more critically about what I want to say.
Yeah and if they do start crying tell them "dry it up".
That was my dad's best way of telling me don't be a wussy.
And guess what it works.
The other response we got was “do you need a hanky?”
My day was worse - it was quit the crying or I’ll give you something to cry about! There was a lot of fear and terror back in the day.
Ooh that's the best one.
Gonna have to break that oldie but goodie out with my 12 year old twins
The Lawn Darts article was the first thing I ever saw from you and I said to myself, “This cat’s GOT something!”
I love when you do these essays. It's fun to be nostalgic and hear everyone's stories/experiences growing up.
Only one response to complaining in our house....whoopty do.
I tell people to start a support group.
Devil's advocate, sort of: If someone asked me, "So why don't you cry about it?", I can easily see myself deflecting and dismissing that non sequitur by just saying, "Because I don't feel like it."
Yeah. Cuz your smart and not a cry baby
I concede the point that some people really are just crybabies or whiners, but there are some situations in which to refuse to complain is to enable tyranny. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. I don't happen to be Christian, but this is arguably the meaning of the parable of the unjust judge and the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable_of_the_Unjust_Judge
As good as the ol' "Don't dish it out if you can't take it" and "I'll give you something to cry about."