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Even though you're blood-related, it's not always guaranteed that you'll be tight with your family. Sure you probably have some stuff in common, but it doesn't mean you'll all be best friends or even acquaintances for that matter. Let's be real, we all have some relatives we don't vibe with, and that just don't understand us in the slightest. Everyone has that crazy aunt, or uncle, or in-law, it's basically guaranteed. All you can do is remind yourself that they're the messed up one, and not you — unless it actually is you.

It's really common these days for people to have a few dietary restrictions. There's nothing inherently wrong with excluding a couple of things for health, or environmental reasons, but obviously, some restrictions are more serious than others. Whatever the case may be, if you know you have some pretty strict food rules, you can't really go around assuming people will prepare the appropriate food for you. Unless you wear a sign everywhere you go, you need to vocalize to people what you need, we're not psychics after all.

Different people have vastly different opinions on their birthdays. Some people dread them every year because they're so perplexed on how to celebrate, or don't feel like they've accomplished enough in the past year, or they just don't like adding a larger number to their identity. But some people are obsessed with their birthdays, and actually look forward to their big day. It doesn't really matter how you feel about your birthday, whether you have strong or mild feelings about it, you're allowed to feel however you want and no one should hold you back from celebrating it in whichever way feels right to you.

Roommates seem like a good idea in theory. For example, they help pay the bills and the rent, plus they provide human interaction on a daily basis. Many roommates out there are so pure and amazing, but there are a select few that seem to have emerged directly from the depths of hell. Because Twitter is all about documenting the shitty things in life, the people of Twitter are all over posting about their worst roommate  experiences. Let the following tweets serve as cautionary tales to all of you next time you're picking out future roommates. 

Whether you're super thin, chubby, overweight, even extremely healthy, nobody really appreciates it when people comment on their weight. Everybody thinks they are some kind of nutritionist, it's bizarre. Unless you are a licensed doctor, there really is no reason to give your opinion on someone's weight. Even if your intention is solely to give them a compliment it can make them feel uncomfortable. It's really safer to just… not. 

The fact of the matter is that there are so many more interesting things about a person, so why point out something so shallow?

It's such a blessing to be able to lean on your family members from time to time. Sometimes you'll need an extra hand while moving apartments, someone to water your plants while you're on vacation, and then of course a babysitter for the times you're in a pinch and can't find anyone else. These are all totally normal requests, but they're favors, and should definitely not be taken for granted. If you expect your sister to babysit for free, maybe wait for a time when your fully capable husband isn't already at home.

Children like to express themselves in different ways. Some like to wear funky clothes or take drama classes, and some like to temporarily dye their hair funky colors. There really isn't much harm in using temporary dye on a child. There are very safe ones that come out in 5-10 washes, hence the term 'temporary.' So if there isn't much risk, and it makes your child happy, what's the big deal? Bleach, on the other hand, is not something to be messed around with.

We've all had our fair share of "sick days," where we come up with some obscene reason to not go to work. Hey, we're not robots, we need some time to recharge. The only issue is if you keep telling our bosses that your car broke down when it actually does, they might not believe you anymore. It's never good to be the boy who cried wolf. However, sometimes there are just straight-up unexplainable and absurd things that actually cause us to miss work.

Can you think of yours? Here are a few ridiculous examples.

Long-distance relationships can be extremely difficult for a multitude of reasons. Most of your fights are solely about the distance but you find yourselves bickering about pointless sh*t regardless. It takes a strong couple to deal with all of the obstacles. There needs to be compassion, patience, and hella compromise. It's completely normal to split payments in a committed relationship, but when you live in different locations, splitting something such as rent isn't such a reasonable request...

It's great to start new hobbies, especially after having children. It's important to have things that make us happy and feel productive. However, there is a line between a demanding hobby and a straight-up obsession. If you find that your 'hobby' is coming in between your relationship with your family, it might be time to reconsider how healthy it really is. A safe way to double-check how much of your life is consumed by this hobby is to ask yourself, "has this new passion caused me to accuse my sister of having an affair with my husband?" If no, you're probably ok. If yet, it's time to rethink some things.

You dn;t even need to have children of your own t know that having a newborn in the house is a huge responsibility. Infants are extremely fragile and require constant love and attention. It is important to treat our friends with love too, but after starting a family it's normal for one's priorities to begin to shift. It doesn't make us sh*tty friends, it's just a part of adulting. If someone were to spend all their time taking care of their rowdy friends, how would they have enough time to parent?

Unfortunately, having kids doesn't necessarily make you a good parent. Plenty of people have kids who quite frankly shouldn't, and it's a wonder they managed to keep their kids alive. Thankfully, most parents tend to figure it out along the way and raise their kids into decent human beings, despite their shortcomings. Speaking of shortcomings, we know some parents have more than others, but some have a sh*t load, exhibiting some truly narcissistic and toxic behaviors. A Reddit thread where people can show just how insane the parents are is making a stir for all the wrong reasons, and it is full of examples of how bad some parents can get. If you thought your parents were terrible, take a look at these horrors and think again...

Wherever you go, to school, to work, to the movies, to the airport, there will always be entitled people. Entitled people come from all backgrounds and ethnicities, and their 'me first' attitude doesn't necessarily stem from them actually being important or successful. It's quite interesting when you really think about it. What causes someone to literally think that the world revolves around them? Who raised them? More importantly, who's going to tell them they're not the main character?

Living with other people means sticking to a set of social rules that includes not being a total a*shole. Whether it's with a partner or a roommate, most people manage to live harmoniously together without causing too many issues. Unfortunately, not everyone understands the basic principles of what it takes to live with another person and can make life a living hell for whoever they're cohabiting with. Redditors shared some of their worst roommate horror stories, and the results are pretty shocking. It just goes to show that you never really know someone until you live with them, by which time it could be too late!

How is everyone's weekend going? If you're lucky enough to be one of those people that loves their roomies, we love that for you. Alas, there are plenty of people out there who suffer from psycho roommates on a daily basis, and as much as you're enjoying your lovely life with your lovely roommates, we still need to stand in solidarity with them. The people of Twitter share their struggles, and as per usual, we're here for them, documenting their roomie struggles for the entire world to see. Scroll down for this week's best crazy roomie tweets.  

Moving in with someone is a massive step to take. Sharing a space allows you to see your roommate's true colors, and there will undeniably be occasional friction taking place between you two as you adjust to the new living situation. This is just to say that there needs to be a fair share of compromise to get through it all. If there's only one fridge, each person should be able to use at least half, all bills should be split evenly, and if there's only one bathroom there shall be no bathtub hoarding.