How it feels
When it feels pressured
Words that often leave people feeling pressured. Pick one that sounds familiar.
- Why does “a good daughter-in-law would…” hurt so much?
- Why does “a good degree should lead to a good career” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “any update on this?” hurt so much?
- Why does “are you not interested in anyone?” hurt so much?
- Why does “arre, where did you disappear?” hurt so much?
- Why does “beta, why didn't you reply in the family group?” hurt so much?
- Why does “by now, I should have…” hurt so much?
- Why does “can you lend me some money?” hurt so much?
- Why does “come on yaar, just this once” hurt so much?
- Why does “don't be so picky” hurt so much?
- Why does “don't go in now, his mood is off” hurt so much?
- Why does “everyone's coming to ours this year!” hurt so much?
- Why does “hi parents, has everyone submitted already?” hurt so much?
- Why does “hurry up!” hurt so much?
- Why do I keep thinking “I can't change my mind now”?
- Why do I keep thinking “I have to earn my place”?
- Why do I keep thinking “I have to have it all figured out”?
- Why do I keep thinking “I have to look like I've got it together”?
- Why do I keep thinking “I have to make my parents' sacrifices worth it”?
- Why do I keep thinking “I have to reply straight away”?
- Why does “I should be doing something useful” hurt so much?
- Why do I keep thinking “I shouldn't want more”?
- Why do I keep thinking “I'll be happy once I get there”?
- Why do I keep thinking “I'm behind where I should be”?
- Why do I keep thinking “I'm just not built for that”?
- Why do I keep thinking “if I rest, I'm lazy”?
- Why do I keep thinking “if I'm not the best, I've failed”?
- Why does “is it really urgent?” hurt so much?
- Why does “jaldi, I need it in ten minutes” hurt so much?
- Why does “just make something simple, na” hurt so much?
- Why does “Later! I'll do my homework later!” hurt so much?
- Why does “leaving already?” hurt so much?
- Why does “life should be easier once I get there” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “life should reward hard work” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “life should slow down at some point” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “look at your cousin” hurt so much?
- Why does “mummy-Papa are coming for a month” hurt so much?
- Why does “my boss should give me work that helps me grow” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my boss should keep the promises they make me” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my boss should let me take time off without a fuss” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my boss should notice how hard I work” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my boss should see what I could become” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my boss should understand my situation” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my boss shouldn't message me after work hours” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my child should follow the career I hoped for them” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my child should take over the family business” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my child's teacher should give them more attention” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my children should get along with each other” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my children should have a better life than I had” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my colleagues should cover for me when I'm away” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my company should be flexible about how I work” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my company should care about people, not just results” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my company should invest in my growth” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my company should promote from within” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my company should respect my weekends” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my company should reward the people who stay” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my family should ask before coming to stay” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my family should ask how I'm doing, not just what I'm doing” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my family should back me up in front of others” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my family should be proud of where I've got to” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my family should come together at festival time” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my family should let me make my own decisions” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my family should pay for my studies” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my grown-up kids should be standing on their own by now” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my in-laws should appreciate what I bring to the family” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my in-laws should call before they come over” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my in-laws should get to know the real me” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my in-laws should include me in family decisions” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my in-laws should respect my family as much as theirs” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my kids should make me proud in front of others” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my kids should work as hard at school as I did” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my manager should fight for my promotion” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my parents should ask about my life, not just my results” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my parents should be happy with what I've achieved” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my parents should have saved for my future” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my parents should let me choose my career” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my parents should stay out of my decisions” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my parents should treat all of us the same” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my parents should understand how hard my job is” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my partner should be warm with my family” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my partner should get along with my friends” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my qualifications should be enough to get the job” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my relatives should stop asking about my plans” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my relatives should treat my kids like the other grandkids” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my teachers should have noticed me when I was quiet” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my teachers should have pushed me harder” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “my weekends should feel like a real break” weigh on me so much?
- Why does “people are starting to talk” hurt so much?
- Why do I keep thinking “saying no is selfish”?
- Why does “settled yet?” hurt so much?
- Why does “so, what are you doing these days?” hurt so much?
- Why does “still at that job?” hurt so much?
- Why does “study harder” hurt so much?
- Why do I keep thinking “talking about my wins is showing off”?
- Why does “tomorrow's Monday, na?” hurt so much?
- Why does “try this, na” hurt so much?
- Why does “we're all family here” hurt so much?
- Why does “we're only saying this for your own good” hurt so much?
- Why does “we've found someone for you” hurt so much?
- Why does “what will people say?” hurt so much?
- Why does “what will you do with that degree?” hurt so much?
- Why does “what's your package?” hurt so much?
- Why does “when are you getting married?” hurt so much?
- Why does “when's the good news?” hurt so much?
- Why does “when's the promotion?” hurt so much?
- Why does “which rank did you get?” hurt so much?
- Why does “whose side are you on?” hurt so much?
- Why does “why are you so quiet?” hurt so much?
- Why does “why did you say no?” hurt so much?
- Why does “why did you switch careers?” hurt so much?
- Why does “why didn't you like my post?” hurt so much?
- Why does “why do you have to be so difficult?” hurt so much?
- Why does “why not engineering or medicine?” hurt so much?
- Why does “why weren't you online?” hurt so much?
- Why does “why would you post that?” hurt so much?
- Why does “you should have gone abroad” hurt so much?
- Why does “you're coming to the wedding, na?” hurt so much?
- Why does “you're earning well, you pay” hurt so much?
- Why does “you're so slow” hurt so much?
- Why does “you're wasting your talent” hurt so much?
- Why does “you've made it!” hurt so much?
- Why does “you've met expectations this year” hurt so much?
- Why does “your time is running out” hurt so much?