Your relative is trying to guilt you about not being closer by commenting that it is unusual to talk in person rather than via text/phone, and hinting that text/phone indicates you are not as close to whomever you're conversing with.
This is weird but is it sarcastic? Because I would be so much happier to hear this news in person because of the dwindling closeness of relationships in lieu of texts lately. I'd probably actually thank the person for telling me in person, but I'd probably say that to their face when they told me. I think sending a text after the fact seems passive aggressive.
This is weird but is it sarcastic? Because I would be so much happier to hear this news in person because of the dwindling closeness of relationships in lieu of texts lately. I'd probably actually thank the person for telling me in person, but I'd probably say that to their face when they told me. I think sending a text after the fact seems passive aggressive.
No. Not sarcastic. I am positive of that.
eta- This person lives long distance. Approximately a 6 hour drive.
So, yeah. I'm guessing you all know who this is by now. I thought the drama was more or less over and done with, but here we go again! Yay.
FTR, I liked this to say that I'm pretty sure I know who we are talking about. I am not liking the fact that this shit is happening again.
But I think you knew that.
I did, thanks.
I have a strong feeling that an already challenging upcoming year and a half will have many more obstacles than it otherwise would have, thanks to you-know-who. Sooooo looking forward to it.
However, my decision not to say a word about TTC and everything we went through has been validated. Boundary walls are up and strong!
I hope this person is staying in a hotel when the baby comes. :?
This person will not be in town when baby comes.
As for a month later, I will definitely be pushing for a hotel room. I don't even care if I have to pay for it. Two nights will be my limit either way.
Yep, total manipulative bullshit. Ick. Reminds me of my BFF's MIL who's always very woe is me and wants her sound to ditch all of their responsibilities and just tend to her needs and neuroses.
Post by udscoobychick on Apr 16, 2015 12:22:07 GMT -5
Huh, my reaction would have been "WTF? That's all it takes to make you feel alone in this world? You should probably work on that." In my head, of course, not actually responding to the person.
If I am going to be completely honest, I actually didn't see the manipulation portion of it (because what are we being manipulated to do?). My thought was, "All about you, I see."
If I am going to be completely honest, I actually didn't see the manipulation portion of it (because what are we being manipulated to do?). My thought was, "All about you, I see."