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emotional support poor

A poor person in a movie about rich people who only exists to teach the wealth-scarred protagonist(s) how to feel or act like humans
“Sam has such a loving family and he’s got his act together. It’s almost like he’s the rich guy instead of Derrick”

“Sam’s family showed up once on screen, and he has no problems or personality of his own. He’s just an emotional support poor.”
by Sapphic_Santana March 20, 2022
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Emotional Minesweeper

Emotional Minesweeper is a situation in which you are unable to predict how a person will react to your actions or statements. In this situation, you may "step on an emotional landmine" and be blindsided by the person you're interacting with "blowing up" at you. It's so unexpected that they misinterpret your confusion for a lack of empathy, adding fuel to the fire.

To avoid putting someone in Emotional Minesweeper, evaluate whether or not they could have predicted that their words or actions would have hurt you. It's generally safer to ask if they have relevant context, and explain how you feel to them in a way they can understand. Generally, if people know how you feel and why you feel that way, they will do their best to be supportive and respectful. More often than not, people don't know they're doing anything wrong.

A popular synonym is "walking on eggshells."
"Hey are you doing ok?"
"I could be better. I've been playing Emotional Minesweeper with my mom all weekend, and it's taking a toll on me."
"That's not good. Does she even tell you what you did wrong?"
"She never tells me until after I make the mistake, and she always rages hard about it."
"Dude, you should probably talk to the school counselor. This sounds like abuse, and they may be able to give you resources to help you navigate the situation."
"You sound way too smart for a high-schooler."
"This isn't real, John. We're an example in an Urban Dictionary definition."
by Majestical Discomfort May 7, 2024
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EMOTIONAL DAMAGE!!!

when your emotions are damaged
;-;
when times are a little sadder then usual
;-;
by britto5614 April 5, 2022
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by Angel234IsTheDarkSeraphim April 13, 2025
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Emotional Chippy Slap

When someone shuts down an idea that meant a lot to you.
I suggest burritos for dinner but my partner hit me with an emotional chippy slap
by Badie1010 August 31, 2023
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emotional damage

you say it when you have eMoTiOnAl DaMaGe
by the guy with a gun May 1, 2022
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