on breaking points
To The First Party:
It's one thing to argue with me if you've got a point to make, but it's entirely unacceptable to make tiny, cutting remarks designed solely to get under my skin and make me feel guilty for not doing things I don't want to do. The pisser is when those comments are indiscreet, are in fact blatantly publicized and poorly disguised as sarcasm or humor. I don't have time for your childish tantrums, and I really don't care to have everyone else see you sniping at me.
To The Second Party:
Stop. Just stop, Mary Mother of God. I am losing my patience, and dammit, I really don't want to do that. It's not going to happen, so please just stop.
To Myself:
If you ever actually find the nerve to say these things to the concerned parties, I will buy you a steak dinner.