compromise

is when both parties plan to cooperate so they both can be satisfied and have their separate needs met

In order for a marriage to work you have to compromise.

by Gerard Irick July 17, 2009

basket case

someone whos emotions are filled with anxiety and obsession

Any mother would be a basket case if they found out their child was hit by a car.

by Gerard Irick August 05, 2009

attitude

a behavior of someone having a hostile disposition

Jill sometimes have an attitude problem.

by Gerard Irick May 30, 2009

guilt trip

a manipulation tactic by promising someone grief and sorrow if something not done a certain way

Denise ran a guilt trip on Nate by telling him to visit his estrange father in the hospital or he'll never have a chance to make amends with him.

by Gerard Irick October 19, 2008

souped

someone who gets a sudden burst of excitement and confidence based on being in favorable positon in a competition

Eric is souped because he is going to be one of the finalist.

by Gerard Irick December 01, 2010

light-hearted

a moment where there's humor and having fun

There's nothing wrong with being light-hearted at times to break the formality.

by Gerard Irick March 01, 2010

pity party

is when someone wants somebody to feel sorry for them

Sometimes looking for a pity party makes you feel worse.

by Gerard Irick June 04, 2010