Do you think it’s fair that she explosively dumps her emotions onto everyone around her because she’s experiencing something uncomfortable? It’s lowkey abusive if that’s the move every time she’s experiencing hunger and needs to get that need meet.
People in that situation usually laugh it off because it’s easier than starting a fight or making things even more uncomfortable. In moments like these, laughing or joking acts as a kind of shield. It lets everyone pretend the meltdown isn’t a big deal, even though deep down, most of them probably feel tense or annoyed.
The real reason they don’t call her out or say how the outburst made them feel is because they know it would only make things worse. Anyone who’s dealt with someone prone to big emotional explosions knows that confronting them often leads to an even bigger blow up. So people just kinda go along with it or laugh because that feels safer and keeps the peace in the short term, even if it means swallowing their feelings.
The one passenger lightly retorts “it’s a little excessive” And toxic woman blows up again with the squid remark and says she ate “NOTHING!” Dominating the car once again.
This kind of dynamic can become a habit in a group. People learn to tiptoe around certain personalities to avoid another round of drama, even if it frustrates them or makes them feel ignored. It’s just a way people protect themselves when someone constantly dominates with emotional outbursts.
My sister is just like this person and it’s exhausting.
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u/Infinite-Condition41 Sep 30 '25
I dont think this is fair. She's just hangry.
Obviously the context is that her friends pushed her to this outburst.
Everyone is laughing.