One anonymous man turned to the AITAH online community for advice regarding an incredibly sensitive situation in hisfamily.
Now, shes demanding that he do a paternity test for his nephew.
Irrational fears occur when theresno dangerand there are no threats around.
Its an over-the-top reaction to a mundane, everyday situation.
Take, for example, flying.
Its natural to feel scared if the plane gets thrown about by a bit of turbulence.
Weve all been there!
Though this keeps them safe (from their perspective), they sacrifice their quality of life.
For instance, now their options are extremely limited when going on holiday or having to travel for work.
Similarly, its normal to feel a bit nervous about going on a date with someone.
Nobody enjoys feeling awkward, embarrassed, or like theyre wasting their time.
Loneliness, isolation, and a withering social life.
She appears to perceive his close bond with him as one of father-and-son, not uncle-and-nephew.
Her response is, therefore, disproportionally large.
Anxiety is very common and involves feeling tense, fatigued, irritable, and unable to focus.
31% of adults are estimated to experience anxiety at some time in their lives.
Tackling irrational fears wont happen overnight.
Itll require a lot of dedicated time and effort.
Meanwhile, somelifestyle changescan help you manage your stress better.
Clearly, the mans story resonated with a lot of people all around the globe.
Now, youre essentially forced to choose between different people you care about.
Many internet users were shocked by what they read.
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