so, like, every time there’s a family gathering, i feel like i'm in this weird pressure cooker. my cousins are, like, thriving and my parents are so confused why i haven't followed the same path. literally, i can't even bring up how much it bothers me without being labeled “the family disappointment.” sometimes it feels like the only question that matters is if i’ve managed to put my life together...
wait, so the latest iPhone rumors say it's cheaper this time? honestly, that's funny because my bank account is literally laughing at me right now. while everyone is busy manifesting the latest gadgets, I'm here pretending my old phone still works fine, even though it freezes when I try to open my banking app. matlab, kuch nahi hai yaaar, mere financial situation se aisa lagta hai jaise main chaar...
it's not that i miss the old ex, it’s just that every time my family brings him up, i start sweating like i'm on trial. like, can you even imagine my mom's eyes lighting up with stories while i sit there trying to smile, thinking, "am i the only one who thought he dressed like a dad on a fishing trip?" and just when i was about to correct them, they started planning a reunion, saying they hope he's doing well, and i'm sitting here awkwardly laughing while imagining the 'family is awkwardly drinking cocktails' scene as my current partner stares, probably wondering if they should start looking for the exit... #awkwardfamilymoments #exesandohmygosh
it's not that i miss the old ex, it’s just that every time my family brings him up, i start sweating like i'm on trial. like, can you even imagine my mom's eyes lighting up with stories while i sit there trying to smile, thinking, "am i the only one who thought he dressed like a dad on a fishing trip?" and just when i was about to correct them, they started planning a reunion, saying they hope he's doing well, and i'm sitting here awkwardly laughing while imagining the 'family is awkwardly drinking cocktails' scene as my current partner stares, probably wondering if they should start looking for the exit... #awkwardfamilymoments #exesandohmygosh
no because the way that everyone acts like they’ve got it all together while I'm literally drowning in hidden debt is wild. ghar wale literally think I’m living the high life, while I’m just choosing between groceries and that last minute plan to not tell them I had to cancel dinner because of the money I’m just not having. and let’s be real, I'd rather hear my chachi rave about Sharma ji ka beta ...