Biggest Pet Peeves:
• When all I can focus on are my negative emotions or the downside for days at a time, especially when I know I’m being petty. I wish I could only think positive thoughts.
• Mood killers!!! OMG, please stay away instead of infecting the social scene with your funky mood. I have a dark sense of humor, so I laugh at things that may be seen as sensitive. But constant pessimism, complaining, victim mentalities, or looking for something to be upset about is a big no-no. Misery loves company, but gratitude goes a long way.
• Overcrowded places. I don’t like feeling trapped or lacking personal space. If our bodies are touching or I have to squeeze my way around the vicinity then I don’t need to be there. Being buried alive is my definition of torture for the same reason. Give a girl some space.
• Jeans/sweatpants on a first date. IDK how to fully explain it, but this correlates to personality traits that turn me off. I’m still trying to figure out why this bothers me so much, but I think it has to do with these people usually being a little too passive or carefree for my liking.
• Touching someone else’s face. EW, where have your hands been? The world may never know. Sometimes, I cringe when my face touches someone else’s during a hug, but this is less icky than germy hands.
• Loud talkers. Whew, I am dragging myself a little as I am a loud laugher. But loud noises ruin the peace. This is also why I hate loud cars – what is the purpose? I’m not too fond of yelling either, but context matters for that one.
• Bad planners/lack of organization or respect for time. No, I will not be showing up to the event with a 4-hour notice, probably not even 24 if I’m being honest. I always get anxious when the schedule is far behind. I could have been serving my time elsewhere if things weren’t going to be as planned. Even more so, long wait times are not for me.
• Following the leader yikes we aren’t in elementary school anymore. Guidance and advice from those I respect are great if I ask. Other than that? I’ll be making the best decision for myself. Mary J. Blige gave us “My Life” for a reason and delivered it beautifully. I can be a little rebellious, so I might try to bend the rules just for entertainment.
• Hypocrites – With life experiences, you should learn lessons that make you change your stance – noted. However, my blood boils when actions and words do not add up. Inconsistency is one of the first ways to break my trust. And holding people to standards that you can’t uphold is very telling.
Reflection Points:
- Which of these can you relate to? Do they peeve you for the same reasons?
- Which pet peeves have helped you learn more about yourself? Have you grown past any of them?