193: Genuinely Self-Absorbed?..
Two Hot Takes
Deep Dive
Why did the mother in the first story make hurtful comments about her daughter's appearance?
The mother in the story has narcissistic traits and tends to be negative towards everything, including her daughter's weight and appearance. She made comments like 'you aren't beautiful, you're cute, but you'll never be beautiful' during important moments like prom dress shopping.
Why did the husband in the second story cancel his wife's plane ticket to her sister's wedding?
The husband canceled his wife's plane ticket because he didn't want her to leave the house, possibly due to controlling behavior. He also didn't want to hire a babysitter after a previous one robbed them, and he dislikes her sister, calling her a slut on a regular basis.
Why does the girlfriend in the third story want to sell the family heirlooms?
The girlfriend wants to sell the family heirlooms because she is vegetarian and adamantly against any animal cruelty. She finds it immoral to own items like ivory, taxidermy, and fur coats, despite them being legal and registered. She believes the only ethical use for these items is in museums and cultural practices.
Why is the wife in the fourth story asking her husband to reduce his football watching time?
The wife is asking her husband to reduce his football watching time because they have a baby now, and she feels that his commitment to watching football four days a week is unfair, especially since it's not a year-round activity. She needs more help and support with childcare and household responsibilities.