Norm is fine

Four-letter word

SULK

The "I'm Fine"

Norm sitting in the corner facing the wall with his arms crossed while a birthday party goes on behind him
Norm at the party he said not to throw.

You're not mad. You've just gone silent and started closing cupboards like they owe you money.

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SULK: The "I'm Fine"

You'd never say what's wrong. You'd prefer people to guess, get it wrong, and feel like shit. Your texts get shorter as you get angrier, until you hit "k."

You say "no, go, have fun" in a voice that ends the evening. You keep a complete and accurate record of everything everyone has done since about 2014.

Things a SULK says

  • It's fine.
  • Do whatever you want.
  • I just think it's funny how…

How to spot one

  • Replies "ok." with the period.
  • Does the dishes loudly.
  • Has unfollowed and refollowed someone to make a point.

Gets on with

WIMP

They'd never ask what's wrong, so you never have to say.

Should never live with

LURK

You went quiet to punish them. They didn't notice.

Our advice

Say the thing, out loud, to the person. It takes about nine seconds.

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