There is a specific infectious energy that comes from traveling with someone who isn't afraid to take up space or voice their opinion.
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A summer vacation with a female brat is better because it forces you to be present. You cannot zone out on your phone when she is demanding attention. You cannot coast when she is testing your boundaries. You have to lead, to laugh, to negotiate, and to adapt. There is a specific infectious energy that comes
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