Being giving to the detriment of myself.
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Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
The Guardian's The Q&A has retained this Proust-derived prompt from at least 2007 through 2026, and ABC independently put it to the Obamas in 2011.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Sitting on the fence – I will do anything to avoid confrontation.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2023 source ↗
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I can’t say no. I am a people-pleaser, and it means that I burn myself out because I take on too much.
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Still biting my nails.
I wish I could be more patient. I always want things to get done or happen now.
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I stopped drinking 18 or 19 years ago, and in an argument someone who will remain nameless said: “Oh just go and have a drink.” It was nasty.
Other people get sad.
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Carol Vorderman, because she’s stuck her head above the parapet to try to hold our bizarre politicians to account.
Those mad thoughts. Did you turn off the air fryer? Have I booked my plane for tomorrow?
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