My Only Bitchy Cousin Is A Yankee-type Guy- The... __link__ -

That’s bitchy. And it’s also the best advice I ever got.

To call him a "Yankee-type guy" is an understatement. Sterling is less a man and more a collection of grievances wrapped in a slim-fit cashmere sweater. He is from Boston, which he reminds us of every time someone offers him a biscuit (“No thank you, I prefer a gluten-free scone”). He is my only cousin who is openly, proudly, and unapologetically bitchy—and as a Southern woman raised to “bless your heart” my enemies into submission, I have found myself locked in a strange, begrudging respect for him. My Only Bitchy Cousin Is a Yankee-Type Guy- The...

Clara’s smile didn't waver, but her eyes went dead. "It’s good for the soul, boy." That’s bitchy

"I think it’s a fancy way of saying he’s a yankee," I whispered. Sterling is less a man and more a

The story likely plays with gender norms:

Growing up, I was always fascinated by the different regional cultures within the United States. My family would often travel to different parts of the country, and I loved experiencing the unique customs, accents, and ways of life. However, one person who always stood out to me was my cousin, a Yankee-type guy from the Northeast.