It generally means how much attention a person requires, usually because they can’t handle basic shit or are constantly starting drama.
You know that one guy at work where every little problem is an intolerable burden? You know, the guy that will do mental gymnastics to interpret anything the boss does as a slight? That guy is high maintenance.
The hallmark of a high maintenance individual is when the ratio of normal, functional conversations to “oh, I guess we’re gonna talk about your shit” is way off. If you go on a date and spend the whole time talking about their family dysfunction and their beef with their friends, finish the date and politely decline another.
It generally means how much attention a person requires, usually because they can’t handle basic shit or are constantly starting drama.
You know that one guy at work where every little problem is an intolerable burden? You know, the guy that will do mental gymnastics to interpret anything the boss does as a slight? That guy is high maintenance.
The hallmark of a high maintenance individual is when the ratio of normal, functional conversations to “oh, I guess we’re gonna talk about your shit” is way off. If you go on a date and spend the whole time talking about their family dysfunction and their beef with their friends, finish the date and politely decline another.