Sometimes preserving the way things used to be gets in the way of growth. Give a loved one some space. You won’t be disappointed.
There’s a difference between negotiating aggressively and bullying. Tone it down because you’re getting dangerously close to crossing the line.
The unexpected departure of someone you depended on may turn out to be a blessing in disguise. What you lose in support you gain in self-sufficiency.
You’ll have to help someone if you want to help yourself but only you can decide if this interdependent or co-dependent.
What was supposed to be a temporary arrangement is turning into a full-time job. Meet with higher-ups to see where this is going.
You’ve had it with critical types finding fault with everything you do, but it’s in order to make things better. You wouldn’t get this kind of attention otherwise.