How do I stop feeling forced to play exhausting social power games?

[Anonymous]

Normally, you see guys complaining about this—how they need to be tough at all times—but I experience the same thing. It’s like if I don’t signal that I’m well off, I get shitted on. It’s tiring, to be honest. I always have to be on guard. It’s like eat or get eaten: if I’m not in control of a situation, they show up with the power plays. If I don’t have the upper hand, I have the lower hand. Sigh.

[OneViewpoint]

I have no idea what you're talking about. You're obviously building scenarios in your own mind. Do you have an example of these social power games? Something a lot less vague than your question.

[jshm2]

You're being an asshole, and they're returning the energy, is all.

Stop hanging out with such people, and things will get calmer.

[Asker]

how am i being an asshole

[Anonymous]

You should switch to playing video games, they are much less stressful.

[LC75LC71]

Don't play. No ones forcing you..

[zagor]

Work or social life?

[Abbycado]

Grow up?

[Asker]

On what basis