• callouscomic@lemm.eeEnglish
    26·
    5 hours ago

    My parents: “You’re a nerd, can you help with our computer?”

    I reluctantly overlook how insulting they always are and help

    Many months later

    My parents: “Our computer isn’t working right lately. It’s probably your fault from the last time you were messing with it.”

    • Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      15·
      3 hours ago

      It’s probably your fault from the last time you were messing with it.

      “Ok, you better ask someone else then. Clearly I’ll only make it worse.”

      You’ll never prove them wrong by falling for the manipulation tactic.

    • Johanno@feddit.org
      62·
      4 hours ago

      You should answer:

      And it is your fault being assholes. Live with the consequences.

      Then cut contact as much as possible

      • zalgotext@sh.itjust.works
        4·
        3 hours ago

        Is the Lemmy version of “lawyer up, hit the gym” basically just “cut contact with family at the slightest insult”?

        • MrSelatcia@lemmy.world
          21·
          52 minutes ago

          I hope so. Many of our parents need to learn that “family” isn’t about blood, it’s about who I allow to be in my life. I don’t give a fuck if you’re related to me, treat me with respect and I’ll reciprocate.

          • zalgotext@sh.itjust.works
            1·
            30 minutes ago

            You realize that “lawyer up, hit the gym” was a silly overgeneralization that eventually turned into a meme, right?