The family acted like he’d set fire to the nativity scene. But my only bitchy cousin—this Yankee-type guy—had done something radical. He said the quiet part out loud.
Because sometimes, the loudest, most annoying person at the reunion is the only one telling the truth. My Only Bitchy Cousin Is a Yankee-Type Guy- The...
| | Yankee Cousin Liam | | --- | --- | | "I’m fine!" (I am not fine.) | "I’m annoyed, and here’s why." | | Let resentment fester for decades. | Address it, argue, move on in 20 minutes. | | Politeness over honesty. | Honesty over politeness. | | "Let’s pray about it." | "Let’s budget for a therapist." | The family acted like he’d set fire to the nativity scene
Still annoying, though.