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So it seems that I have a few issues of late. Pretty much: family, work, and the flat.

The family problem isn't really my problem (although I don't fully get everything that's going on), although indirectly it is my problem: family is family. I suppose a key is to always work at things that are important, be understanding, etc. etc. "Communication is key" someone pretty tops once said. It's interesting how there's millions of people in the world that completely disagree with each other on fundamental things (eg: religion), but still can get along fine, and love each other, etc.

Work's been stressful for a while. Not really surprising of late. Thinking about the 'soft skills' course (personality profiles) at the end of last year: under stress, people like me don't say no; or say nothing. Fantastic (yes, sarcasm). Very very bad (not sarcastic). Stressful, with bonus nights of not being able to sleep.

Apparently my flatmate smokes. After replying to my ("must be non-smoker") advert as a non-smoker, found out after they'd moved in that they smoked in the past - giving up about a week or fortnight before they moved in. A stressful day today: and they're out on the balcony a bit. Hmmmmm. Not sure what I should do. Nothing yet, I think: see if they proactively come to me to explain... In a few days talk to them (I'm away from the flat from tomorrow morning to Sun midday). I've got an "out" in the living arrangement contract. They're not on the lease until after 2 months after they move in, and I'm happy that they go on the lease...