The reality is that some individualsstrugglewith punctuality far more than others.
However, how you handle the situation can have wildly different results and affect yourrelationships.
A ruined event and a massive fight.
There were somevery mixedreactions.
Youll find the insights she shared with us below.
My wife (32F) and I (31M) have been together for 5 years.
Im fed up with my wifes chronic lateness to many things.
Its really annoying and grates on my nerves.
Shes never noticed EARLIER because shes too caught up with herself, constantly taking photos.
Thats the reason shes always late.
She has a decent following on Instagram and is looking to grow as a content creator.
Weve had several conversations about this.
But she never really does anything to address it.
This time, I wanted her to experience the consequences of her actions.
This time, as Id already told her before, I didnt give her the extra 40-minute buffer.
I expected her to remember our conversation and store that information in her head to plan accordingly.
It was so ironic that I didnt even feel like reminding her.
Im done with the mental burden of always rushing and planning.
We arrived, and she realized what had happened.
She got upset and started crying, asking how I could do this to her on her birthday.
She was incredibly upset and kept crying off and on during the event.
The ride home was awkward.
I was in the downstairs restroom when she texted me saying I wasnt welcome in the bedroom that night.
I ignored her message and went in while she was changing.
If shes uncomfortable, she could take the couch.
Theyre often genuinely struggling to perceive time, something other people take for granted.
According to Hawthorn, situations like this one require empathy on both sides.
If she has ADHD, stimulant medication can improve time perception, Hawthorn shared some advice.
Not allchronic latenessis malicious.
Unless you plan on living completely off the grid, theres no running away from time and punctuality.
A lack of punctuality is going to have some very real, very powerful consequences.
Its a natural consequence.
Eventually, you start wondering whether its worth inviting them to meet up at all.
From their perspective, everything still works out fine in the end.
But you do have to consider the timing.
Is your spouses birthday really the best moment to teach them a harsh lesson?
Punctuality is a sign of mutual respect in any relationship, whether its romantic, platonic, or familial.
By showing up when youve agreed to, youre indicating that you value the other persons time.
Its easy to lose track of time when youre doing something youre passionate about.
Especially if theres a birthday concert you wouldnt want to miss for the world.
For one, many of us are constantly surrounded by clocks.
Those digits, the passing of timetheyre hard to ignore.
They can diagnose you and offer some advice on how to adapt to life in the modern world.
However, if the issue is habitual rather than medical, youll eventually have to make a choice.
We know which choice wed go for.
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