You could be overreacting to a simple request. The only person pushing you to come up with quick results is you.
You’re mellowing with age. You used to retreat at the first hint of rejection. Now experience has taught you to adopt a wait-and-see attitude.
You’ve done for others and now it’s their turn to do for you. It’s excruciating to have to ask, but ask. Wait any longer and you’d have to beg.
A loved one’s being overly obsessive. This is more about being stuck in a mental groove than existential angst, but be sympathetic just the same.
Are you at odds with colleagues or looking to blow off steam? Treat yourself to a long walk. Everyone will be a lot happier.
You’re working hard to preserve something that may not be in your best interests. Let it go and see what happens next. This shows whether it’s worthwhile or not.
