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Some people just have a talent for complaining, dont they?

Its exhausting, isnt it?

I wonder how these people do it.

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When Sarah and Cassie first discovered they were both expecting, they were very excited about it.

Mutual venting about cravings and morning sickness?

But then, Cassie started to pour complaints nonstop, like she was a human rain cloud.

Two friends sitting on a sofa, one pregnant, enjoying drinks and chatting in a cozy living room.

Every interaction between the twobestiesbecame some weird competition over who felt worse.

Sarah tried to stay positive, offering solutions and motivational pep talks.

But Cassie batted them away faster than you might say prenatal vitamins.

Text post discussing feelings about pregnant friend’s complaints.

Instead of thank you, Sarah got more complaints, and Cassie stopped reciprocating entirely.

No Hows your baby doing?

No How are you holding up?

Text discussing a pregnant friend’s complaints and changing attitudes, emphasizing growing tension.

I dont know about you, but Id probably be angry and annoyed at this point.

Dealing with emotionally draining people can be exhausting.

Youre always putting in the effort, but youre getting nowhere.

Text exchange about pregnancy symptoms between frustrated friends.

Its okay to love someone and still have boundaries.

Theprossuggest that the fix is setting boundaries like a boss.

At the end of the day, protecting yourmental healthcomes first because no friendship is worth running yourself ragged.

Two pregnant friends standing side by side, wearing comfortable clothing and gently touching their bellies.

Cassie did not take it well and did the mature thing and ghosted Sarah.

So, our mom-to-be is asking if maybe she was too harsh.

Her husband thought so, insisting she shouldve let it slide because Cassie was clearly struggling more.

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But Sarah wasnt convinced.

Sure,pregnancyis tough on everyone, and no two are alike.

The hormones go wild and youve got no idea what theyll do next.

Text complaining about a friend’s pregnancy concerns and rejecting supportive advice.

Sarah wasnt asking for much, just a little mutual support and maybe a few drops of positivity.

Check out the results:

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Text message about pregnant friend complaining and emotions.

Text discussing feelings of hurt and insensitivity towards a pregnant friend’s complaints.

Text reading “AITA?” related to pregnant friend complain topic.

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Reddit conversation about experiences with a pregnant friend complain post.

Reddit comment discussing setting boundaries with a pregnant friend who complains often.

Reddit conversation about pregnancy, nursery themes, and excitement.

Reddit thread discussing a pregnant friend who complains, highlighting lack of support and understanding.

Reddit discussion about a pregnant friend’s complaints, suggesting antenatal depression and setting boundaries.

Online forum discussion about a pregnant friend complaining, highlighting differing perspectives on handling discomfort.

Reddit comment discussing how people sometimes need to be addressed for certain behaviors.