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Tone-Deaf Responses to Life’s Challenges: 16 Signs You’ve Never Known Real Hardship

People untouched by struggle can't fully empathize. A user posted, "What response showed you someone never faced a real problem?" Here are top answers.

BOSS WAS UPSET I USED MY BEREAVEMENT DAYS

Started a job two months ago. When my dad was dying, I only went home on weekends. My boss, on his funeral day, agreed to compensate for my absence, but was upset when I used bereavement days. Now seeking new employment.

JUST ASK YOUR PARENTS

“‘You can’t pay for it? Just ask your parents!’ Oh, honey. I wish.”

JUST TRAVEL

"In college, I was advised to travel to combat depression. No consideration for my financial status. 'Travel to Spain and Egypt,' said my friend."

GO TO YOUR FRIEND’S COUNTRY HOUSE

"My girlfriend's teen therapist suggested she take a weekend off at a friend's country house when she mentioned struggling. With no such friend, she felt misunderstood, especially as an addict in 90s-00s London rehab."

A WOMAN LOOKING TO BORROW A HOUSEKEEPER THAT WE DIDN’T HAVE

"As average-income folks without a housekeeper, my wife and I were asked by another parent at the bus stop to borrow ours since hers was sick with COVID-19."

NO DRAMA ANYMORE

"Glad to avoid drama after my sister's death?" said an ex-friend who never met her and ignores mental health or addiction issues. Truly believes we're better without her.

WE’RE ALL KIND OF TRUST FUND BABIES

"Lunch with a coworker revealed she's dating a trust fund baby. I've had to work for every penny since 16, she's the first trust-fund person I’ve met."

YOU HAVE TO PUSH THROUGH IT

"Battling a chronic illness, I only missed two workdays. My boss, aware of my deteriorating health, chastised me, implying I lacked dedication."

YOUNG PEOPLE DON’T APPLY FOR JOBS

"My friend’s mother became a secretary at Comcast in the 80s and turned into a millionaire. She advised me, as a job-seeking graduate, to do better, ignoring her privileged access."

DO YOU REALLY LIKE WORKING?

"I've had many odd jobs in my early 20s. Once when I was dating a trust fund guy, I shared my work history. He looked confused and asked 'Do you like working?' No more dates after that."

HER PARENTS DIDN’T GET THE NEWER VERSION TELEVISION

“My ex called me crying on Christmas because she asked for an Apple Television, and her parents didn’t get her the newest version.”

MENTALLY WILL OUT OF THE ILLNESSES

"My ex insensitively suggested my cancer-stricken aunt can mentally will herself out of her illness."

FORGIVE YOUR SISTER

"My mom asked me to forgive my sister's past abuses, crucial for her rehab. She tormented me, locked me in closets, and caused emotional trauma. But my mom simply asked, 'How do you think I felt?'"

BEST FRIEND DID NOT WANT TO STRESS OVER ME AND MY EMOTIONS

In high school, amidst traumatic events, I sought support from my best friend of 8 years. His response? He didn't want my emotional stress hindering his party and college life. Despite supporting him, he couldn't offer the same. You don't know anyone's true colors until crisis hits.

YOU SHOULD HAVE PLANNED BETTER

"After 8 years of infertility, my son was born at an inconvenient time. A woman told me, 'You should've planned better.'

INFLATION IS SO BAD SHE HAD TO BUY A BMW X3

"My friend's wealthy aunt complained about buying a BMW X3 instead of an X5 due to inflation. No one sympathized. Like other rich people I know, she was budgeting smartly."

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