HOW (AND WHY ) TO DECIDE WHICH FAMILY MEMBERS REALLY MATTER From Daytona Beach, FL, as Tom continues his Florida trip, he's had days on the beach to ruminate about family: the family who love us and the family who take us for granted and guilt trip us. ALSO, hear a special revelation about Tom's own life you've never heard before!
Agree or disagree? Got a family problem or a dilemma? Tell Tom about it: tom@blowmeuptom.com.
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what family to cut and when to do it? perfect.
my family is about to learn that i am getting bump up in my lifestyle and some of them are about to learn that they will not be there to enjoy my wealth, properties or my success. I have to identify those who are passive aggressive abusive and show them the door at the holidays. make a no dine, dash fly list for my imediate family members.
cant wait to get this period in my life over with have been waiting seems like for forever. should have done it a long time ago.
This hit close to home...
Just went through this with my brother. After trying to have open conversation, usually some chat over a online platform here and there. He ghosts me for a while, so I get fucking annoyed. When he finally pops up like nothing happened, I have to pull teeth to figure shit out. His immediate response "I'm not here to entertain you."
Well f---uuu---uuuh-uuuuck you, buddy. It was all about having a conversation, my only intent was having him tell me shit that was going on in his life.
So you know what? I just said "Okay, I get it." and dropped him like a fucking hot potato.
I don't need people in my life that can't be bothered to chat once in a while -- so I'm totally with you Tom, they can pound sand.
Struck a chord
Hello Tom!
This episode of your podcast really meant so much to me.
You have talked in the past about periodically revising your list of cell phone contacts. I have cut out many people after hearing you talk about this.
Now I am reviewing some of my family relationships as well. Sometimes we get so busy it can be easy to forget why we do things. I appreciate your advice on how to live a better life.
All the best,
JD
This Struck a cord with me
Tom, This topic struck a cord with me. To protect the privacy of those around me, I don't want to go into detail. But I learned a lot from this show. Thanks. Also, This is one of hte time I wish you were doing a live show. I would love to hear what the other callers would say. Thanks always. BTW I love your wine.
Friend Rules
Just adopted your Friend Rules
Many people were chopped
Need a new cleaver , first one got real dull
Thanks again Tom