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Ghosting, where you are mid-conversation with someone and they disappear off the face of the planet.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 September 2022 source ↗
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View all 197 →To be dishonest. Sometimes people have to be dishonest in order not to hurt, but if someone is basically dishonest, that is a different matter.
Cruelty to animals or children.
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Arrogance, bullying, meanness – just try to be kind, it’s not difficult.
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Anyone who promotes peace.
A bee in my bonnet – whether that’s a song in my head or a person I’m thinking about.
For being one of the good guys.
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A partner – finding her and enjoying the rest of our lives together. Hopefully it will happen one day.
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