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Impatience. Though sometimes it helps!
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 December 2022 source ↗
The question
Which trait in yourself do you like least?Originally asked
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Others on this question
View all 239 →Not following through on things.
My need to be liked.
Insecurity around money. I have this profound insecurity about not having enough to provide for my family.
I’m judgmental.
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