Are YOU the Problem to Every Solution?
- Shweta Bhosale
- Jul 30
- 5 min read
A Hilarious Take on Professional Troublemakers
Do you feel stuck in life? Sometimes? Have you figured out the reason?
Are YOU the problem to every solution?
It’s time for some brutally funny honesty. We all know someone who can sniff out a problem in the cleanest, smoothest, shiniest plan. Heck, they’ll find a typo in God’s 7-day creation schedule if you let them.
This isn’t a personal attack. Unless you’re already offended. In that case, sit tight, bestie. This one’s especially for you.
1. Meet the Problem Enthusiasts
Some people love Sudoku. Others do crosswords. And then we have problem enthusiasts, whose talent lies in finding faults where none exist. They don’t just spot problems, they nurture them like houseplants.
You: “We finally fixed the Wi-Fi!"
Them: “Yeah, but now the signal feels too stable. Suspicious.”
These people walk into a peaceful room and leave it like a plot twist in a K-drama.
And let’s be honest, 2-rupees people shouldn't be given value like a 500-rupee note. Just because they talk a lot doesn’t mean they’re adding any value.
2. Solution? Nah. Let’s Overthink Instead.
Imagine you bring a straightforward, ready-to-roll solution to a group meeting. Everyone nods in agreement, except that one person.
Team: “Let’s launch the website on Monday."
Them: “But what if an alien invasion happens on Monday and nobody logs in?”
Or, Pune edition:
Team: “Let’s go live Monday."
Them: “What if PMC cuts power just to prove a point?”
Their brain isn’t wired to solve. It’s wired to spiral.
3. Their Brain Has a PhD in 'What-Ifs'
You: “Let’s go to Goa this weekend."
Them: “But what if it rains, the hotel gets double-booked, and the sun gets cancelled due to cosmic reasons?”
The entire universe could align to make something work, but they’ll still find a pothole on Mars to blame.
They don’t need Google Maps. They’ve got a built-in GPS that takes every thought straight to overthinking street, followed by a hard left into worst-case-scenario galli.
4. The HR Red Flag Collection
At work, they’re the person who cc’s 27 people just to confirm the color of the report heading. They invent bottlenecks.
Manager: “Can we keep this process simple?
”Them: “Simple? That sounds dangerously efficient.”
And let’s not forget the classic:
Manager: “We’ll use Slack for communication.
”Them: “What if Slack goes down and we lose all emojis? How will we express feelings?”
Honestly, even Microsoft Excel crashes out of pure stress when they log in.
5. Relationship Drama Directors
Ah, love. Or what’s left of it after they dissect every message like it's a crime scene.
You: “You look nice today.
”Them: “So... I didn’t look nice yesterday? ”You: “No, I meant....
”Them: “It’s okay, say it. I’m not your type anymore.”
Sorry yaar, we're not here to unpack your conditioner’s childhood trauma.
Because everyone is the hero of their own story.
No one ever says, "I’m the villain," even though some of them are walking, talking supervillains in disguise.
They’ll justify every act as if they’re next to god, and the most innocent species to walk the earth, when really, they’re the plot twist no one asked for.
6. They’re the Lemon in Every Lemonade
You give them lemonade? They’ll ask if the lemon was locally sourced, whether sugar causes emotional instability, and if drinking it during retrograde might ruin their karma.
Basically, they’ll stress you out enough to give you actual lemons under your eyes.
7. Signs That YOU Might Be the Problem
Okay. Let’s have a mirror moment.
Are you:
Always playing devil’s advocate? (Even when nobody asked for the devil’s opinion?)
Saying “It’s not about the solution, it’s the principle”?
Creating Excel sheets to track emotions?
Feeling attacked by this article already?
If yes, then congratulations. You might be the main character in this circus.
It’s fine. We love a reformed villain arc.
8. Why Do Some People Love Problems?
It’s a combo platter of control, ego, and a splash of insecurity.
Finding flaws gives them:
A false sense of importance
A reason to stay in their comfort zone
An illusion of being logical when they’re just emotionally constipated
Sometimes people use logic as a defence mechanism for fear, laziness, or just being plain annoying. Don’t fall for it. Don’t be it.
9. How to Stop Being the Problem to Every Solution
Here’s your crash course in emotional debugging:
Learn to sit with discomfort without solving it
Let people complete their sentences
Ask: “Am I reacting or am I responding?”
Get a hobby that doesn’t involve micromanaging everyone’s life
Journal, walk, vibe, repeat
Therapy. Yes, even one session helps
Breathe. Not every plan needs a debate. Sometimes it just needs your silence and a snack
10. How to Deal With People Like This (Without Losing Your Mind)
If someone in your life is always turning off the vibe switch, try these:
1. Set Clear Boundaries:
Them: “This idea won’t work because.......
”You: “We’ll try it anyway. Let’s revisit after the results.”
2. Don’t Argue Logic with Chaos:
Trying to explain logic to a professional problem-finder is like arguing with a parrot about taxes. Don’t waste your breath.
3. Use Humor to Diffuse
Them: “But what if this ruins everything?
”You: “Great! Let's ruin everything and see what happens next!
4. Exit Gracefully: Your peace is more important than their drama. Always.
Final Thoughts: Your Vibe Deserves Better
If every solution around you turns into a full-blown existential crisis, pause and reflect. Maybe it’s not the job, the friends, or the city.
Maybe it’s you, being your own worst enemy, always inviting chaos with a side of sarcasm.
Fix your vibe. Drink some nimbu pani. Go to therapy. Let go of the need to be right.
And hey, don’t be the problem to every solution. Be the person who walks in with snacks, peace, and Wi-Fi passwords.
Because truly, the world has enough problems. Don’t add yourself to the list.
FAQ Section
Q: What does it mean to be the problem to every solution?
A: It refers to someone who unintentionally creates obstacles in otherwise simple situations by overthinking, being overly negative, or finding flaws in every idea.
Q: Can someone stop being overly critical or dramatic?
A: Absolutely! It starts with self-awareness, therapy, and learning to respond instead of react. Also, humor helps.
Q: How do I deal with someone who always finds problems?
A: Set boundaries, avoid taking it personally, and don’t engage in unnecessary debates. Use humor or detach when needed.
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