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Word of the Day: Nag
There must be a reasonable explanation for why some people love to nag others so much.
I’ve heard the expression misery loves company, but that doesn’t seem acceptable to me.
To nag someone means to be a persistent thorn in their side by annoying them with criticism or stupid suggestions.
When this happens, they are a constant distraction preventing you from thinking straight.
Why can’t people accept others for the way they are or leave them alone?
Constantly nagging someone all the time doesn’t do anything to help a relationship.
If it does anything, it makes people like the nagger even less.
I read somewhere a few weeks ago that older people are happier, and the more content you become as you age.
I’d like to believe that’s true.
I’ve noticed that as I become older, ah, sorry – more mature, I’ve come to be a happier and more positive person.
If someone is nagging me, I either ignore them or walk away from them.
It restores peace and quiet without bloodshed. Ha!
Not only people can nag you, though.
Sometimes, a jingle or song can get in your head and stay there all day.
Have you ever heard The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars?
Well, that song has been nagging me for about a week now.
I can’t get it out of my head.
But that’s not all that can nag you.
Worries and concerns can keep you up at night.
Those things can get into your head and nag you until you can’t think about anything else.
I don’t know how to get them out of your head, but The Lazy Song might be a better replacement.
Flesch-Kincaid Readability Test
This post is understandable by someone with at least a 7th-grade education (age 12).
On the Flesch-Kincaid reading-ease test, this post scores 79.
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