Had this been a one-off example, I wouldn’t have bothered to write about it. A certain percentage of the population will always be entitled douchebags, and you’re bound to encounter one every now and then. But it isn’t. It happens constantly, both here and back in Georgia. I get stuck behind a slow driver, someone else gets mad about it and they start driving dangerously because, I don’t know, nothing could possibly be more important than driving as fast as possible? Grow up.
Is it entirely possible the tailgaters I encounter are late to something important? Sure. But if it was that important, why didn’t they leave with plenty of time to spare? That’s a thing, you know. You don’t have to leave at the last possible second. I have ADHD so bad, I take naps on Adderall, and I manage to do it, so I’m pretty sure the rest of you can, too. It really isn’t that hard, and even if you leave late, what’s the point of making that everyone else’s problem? Take a deep breath. It’ll be fine.
Oh, but what if they have kids, and getting the kids ready took too long? I don’t know, maybe don’t drive like an losers with your kids in the car? Even if you don’t care about risking injuries or traumatizing them, you know what’s going to make a crash infinitely more stressful? Crashing and then having to deal with a bunch of screaming, crying kids.
We’re all supposed to be adults here, and part of being an adult involves being emotionally mature enough not to take your frustration out on other people. You should be able to control your anger, and if you can’t, it’s time to start going to therapy. Especially if you have kids. I don’t know if you know this, but you can simply choose to be a good example. It might not be easy, but it’s possible. You just have to do it.
In fact, you may be surprised how much more you enjoy driving once you learn to let go of the need to stick it to all the jerks who are constantly in your way. Just slow down. Relax. It’ll be fine. I can’t make the car in front ff me drive any faster, but you can definitely stop tailgating me like this is somehow my fault.
