In your efforts to be fair, you’re shortchanging those who gave while rewarding those who didn’t. Shouldn’t it be the other way around?
It’s OK that a friend craves attention, but do they have to be such a downer? If someone’s going to monopolize the conversation, they can at least be more appealing.
Things tend to fall apart when you’re not around. It’s the downside to being a motivating personality. It’s also what makes you invaluable.
It may feel like you’re doing all the back scratching, but trade-offs are part of life. Don’t worry. Your itch will get taken care of soon.
Tell a rival united you stand, but divided you fall. Considering what’s at stake, you’ll see this person bury the hatchet – at least temporarily.
Keep your priorities straight. Accustomed to studying problems, you need to remember the point is to get over them.
