Emotional Hand-Me-Down

A trait or behaviour someone inherits from their family, for better or worse.

Craig: My bro was really difficult to deal with these holidays, he could not stop nagging my kids and noticing how dirty my bathroom was.

Leanne: Ya, he gets being critical from his mom, it is his Emotional Hand-Me-Down. Also, your bathroom is ALWAYS incredibly clean.

Craig: Preach

by Mike109999 April 27, 2025