Rule #3- “the story” is *never* the full story… even from seemingly disinterested third parties. Everyone has an angle or alliance or blood feud they’re prosecuting by stirring the pot and inciting a fight
Rule #2- everything is taken personally and everyone gossips while simultaneously decrying gossip & drama … also nothing is ever forgotten and someone is probably snapping pics when you really wish they wouldn’t… Yes that will come back to haunt you
Rule #5- someone is always newly sober and someone is always raucously *not*; someone is always mid-divorce and someone is always introducing a new romantic partner (who is always quietly appalled lol, sorry!) Basically, toughen up & it’s not about you