High maintenance can mean different things to different folks. If someone is calling a woman high maintenance they may mean you expect someone to spend a lot of money on you or they are calling you a diva who requires a lot of attention. There is nothing wrong with a girl who has high expectations.
Try a few of these comebacks next time someone calls you high maintenance.
Vote for the best comeback below.
9 Best comebacks if you are called high maintenance
1. I am not high maintenance, but rather precious cargo with lavish instruction for upkeep.
2. I can be as high maintenance as I want because no one pays my bills except me.
3. Most men think their woman is high maintenance… but only a stupid one would say it out loud.
4. When I said you can’t buy my love, I meant not possible with your salary.
5. I am not high maintenance, I am well maintained. There’s a difference.
6. I like nice things but I also like to pay my own way.
7. Some call it high maintenance. I just call it having high standards.
8. I am worth the effort and I won’t settle for anything else.
9. I am not high maintenance. I just believe in taking care of myself.
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When you are dealing with being called high maintenance by others and you find it stressful, consider getting support from a professional. Talking to a counselor is a great way to work through a challenging situation, and help you find some strategies to work through the person’s behaviour.
Better Help is a great resource where you can talk to a counselor from the comfort of your own home.
Taking care of your own needs isn’t selfish, and you will feel better in the long run.
