Not My Problem

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Let me repeat… you can still be a compassionate listener without taking on a problem as your own! But workplaces depend on collaboration

I came into this book with very high expectations because I loved Smyth's debut novel so so much. Somehow, this exceeded my expectations. Everything was just perfect. But in a workplace — where the outcomes of the group can become your personal outcomes as well — it is valuable to treat each other with a sense of common good. It is unwise to think that “it is not your problem” when the results of the company will eventually be your problem. I need you to find common ground amongst each other. After all, I can’t keep fighting your battles. This is not a coming-out type of coming-of-age story (that moment has already passed for the involved characters). There is a small f/f romance, which is cute, but it is not the main focus. The story really focusses on Aideen, it’s her story about finding friendship and finding a way in life. Aideen’s friends are also fantastic and each of them adds to the story, they all have distinct identities and all have their own problems and I liked (or disliked) them all. Instead, you can ask them to understand each other and see if they can get along. It’s a positive way to avoid conflict when you are not interested in someone’s problem.

1. I’m Afraid This Does Not Affect Me

Another thing I want to mention! Aideen's character development was simply amazing. I loved watching her come into herself and fully face her own problems in her life.

Boundaries are a healthy thing. You cannot take the whole world onto your shoulders and expect to do everything well. The slow burn rivals-to-lovers romance was everything and the chemistry was f-a-b. The friendship dynamics, both old and new, were wonderfully explored. The characters were all fully fleshed out and engaging in their own right and the multiple strains of character development were a+. As an author of LGBTQ+ fiction, did you ever face challenges or feel discouraged on your journey to publication? On the flip side, has there been anything really rewarding? And often, I refused to help her. Unless (of course) the task fit under my responsibilities or I was forced to by our parents. the family related subplot was once again just... very sad. YA contemporary romance really doesn't shy away from the harshness of reality, there's always a very deep and meaningful discussion to be had about problems that actually concern many people. it makes me appreciate YA contemporaries a lot, i realised. Adult romance is often just... - well.I’m afraid you should ask someone else to help you. After all, there’s really nothing else I can do. When you receive a request it can become a responsibility, and that responsibility needs to be embraced, accepted and met. Some might even try to exceed it. When it comes to your personal and professional responsibilities, not everything is only your problem. Remember that your personal responsibilities can be shared by those around you. You can assist others, and they can assist you. By collaborating, you can create positive working relationships that benefit the team. That being said overburdening yourself with the responsibilities of others can also have a negative effect.

For instance, if someone comes to you with a query at work, you might be unable to help them. You might work in a different department and not have an appropriate answer for them. Then there's side characters like Orla and Angela . . . all of the characters in this book were excellent and unique and brought something to the story. You get where I'm going - I'm just super fond of the cast here, down to the supporting characters. The love interest (I forget her name sorry) was really bland? And boring? And I don't really understand why the fmc was so taken with her. She was supposed to be the typical teenage girl desperate for academic validation...which I could enjoy...but it was so superficially written? There was like 0 nuance to it, and even though I don't think there's anything wrong with the YA genre itself, sometimes if feels like an excuse for the author to write something that's unsubstancial. I mean, this girl is supposed to be all try hard, do-gooder yet she has an obsession with Hillary Clinton? Excuse me? This mindset is not always the wrong answer though. There are situations where you cannot take on the responsibilities of everyone around you. Emotional trauma is a great example. a: My girlfriend has run away with some shortarse, chav gobshite from Chelmsley Wood! What should I do?You should read on to learn about the best ways to say “that’s not my problem.” We’ve explained each synonym to help you mix things up in your speaking and writing. 1. I’m Afraid This Does Not Affect Me

When I was younger I would say, “ it’s not my problem” to my little sister. All the time. I believed that the things that she needed to take care of were her problems. And the things that I needed to take care of were my problem.Use italics (lyric) and bold (lyric) to distinguish between different vocalists in the same song part One time, I ditched school to drive her to an emergency centre. She tried to jump out of the car when we were driving 50 km/hr and I felt solely responsible for keeping her alive. It was one of the scariest moments of my life.