Last night I saw Phantom of the Opera. I remember not liking it as a kid, but not why. I still didn't think it was that great as an adult. The set was really neat but very flashy with pyrotechnics and stuff which isn't needed for great shows. The music isn't that great. Like I never noticed how 80's it sounded. The story isn't that great. The whole abusive relationship thing ain't so hot.
I don't get why my MIL and SIL have to see it multiple times every time it comes around. I don't get why everyone raves about it.
I've decided to no longer carry the full mental/emotional load in my and H's relationship and it seems to be a rather UO with the women in his family. I told him it was wearing on me to be the one to remember birthdays, buy gifts, be the one to reach out to plan things, etc. He decided to take on that task for his family/friends and I would for mine (we don't have kids.) Well, his sister mom were upset that a gift wasn't sent for nephew's birthday - he didn't even know that I typically send a gift. Oh well, I guess he'll figure it out eventually.
Last night I saw Phantom of the Opera. I remember not liking it as a kid, but not why. I still didn't think it was that great as an adult. The set was really neat but very flashy with pyrotechnics and stuff which isn't needed for great shows. The music isn't that great. Like I never noticed how 80's it sounded. The story isn't that great. The whole abusive relationship thing ain't so hot.
I don't get why my MIL and SIL have to see it multiple times every time it comes around. I don't get why everyone raves about it.
I totally agree with this. Sadly for me it is the first (and so far only) show I have seen on broadway and I hate it.
I've decided to no longer carry the full mental/emotional load in my and H's relationship and it seems to be a rather UO with the women in his family. I told him it was wearing on me to be the one to remember birthdays, buy gifts, be the one to reach out to plan things, etc. He decided to take on that task for his family/friends and I would for mine (we don't have kids.) Well, his sister mom were upset that a gift wasn't sent for nephew's birthday - he didn't even know that I typically send a gift. Oh well, I guess he'll figure it out eventually.
Good for you! I hope your H took the blame when it came to a head.
Last night I saw Phantom of the Opera. I remember not liking it as a kid, but not why. I still didn't think it was that great as an adult. The set was really neat but very flashy with pyrotechnics and stuff which isn't needed for great shows. The music isn't that great. Like I never noticed how 80's it sounded. The story isn't that great. The whole abusive relationship thing ain't so hot.
I don't get why my MIL and SIL have to see it multiple times every time it comes around. I don't get why everyone raves about it.
I am not a fan of theatre much at all. I try different shows every few years and just never can grasp the emotional reactions so many people have. It just isn’t my thing.
Last night I saw Phantom of the Opera. I remember not liking it as a kid, but not why. I still didn't think it was that great as an adult. The set was really neat but very flashy with pyrotechnics and stuff which isn't needed for great shows. The music isn't that great. Like I never noticed how 80's it sounded. The story isn't that great. The whole abusive relationship thing ain't so hot.
I don't get why my MIL and SIL have to see it multiple times every time it comes around. I don't get why everyone raves about it.
On a similar note, I was disappointed when I saw Wicked. I thought the first act was good, but the second act was a train wreck.
I've decided to no longer carry the full mental/emotional load in my and H's relationship and it seems to be a rather UO with the women in his family. I told him it was wearing on me to be the one to remember birthdays, buy gifts, be the one to reach out to plan things, etc. He decided to take on that task for his family/friends and I would for mine (we don't have kids.) Well, his sister mom were upset that a gift wasn't sent for nephew's birthday - he didn't even know that I typically send a gift. Oh well, I guess he'll figure it out eventually.
Good for you! I drew this line at the very beginning of our relationship. We didn’t have kids, we both had demanding careers... why should I take that on? Best thing I ever did.
His mom made a comment once about the fact that her son’s wife never sent her thank you notes for the gifts that she sent to their young kids. I asked if her son’s hands were broken. After she picked her jaw up off the floor, she said, “You’re absolutely right.” But it was clear she’d never considered that angle before.
I've decided to no longer carry the full mental/emotional load in my and H's relationship and it seems to be a rather UO with the women in his family. I told him it was wearing on me to be the one to remember birthdays, buy gifts, be the one to reach out to plan things, etc. He decided to take on that task for his family/friends and I would for mine (we don't have kids.) Well, his sister mom were upset that a gift wasn't sent for nephew's birthday - he didn't even know that I typically send a gift. Oh well, I guess he'll figure it out eventually.
GOOD. I still remember the look I gave my husband the first time he asked, "Did we send my mom something for her birthday?" all chipper and unaware of the lesson he was about to learn.
I'm a teacher and I'm so over summer. I would much rather be at work than at home with my 8 almost 15 year old begging for V-Bucks and complaining he's bored all day.
I've decided to no longer carry the full mental/emotional load in my and H's relationship and it seems to be a rather UO with the women in his family. I told him it was wearing on me to be the one to remember birthdays, buy gifts, be the one to reach out to plan things, etc. He decided to take on that task for his family/friends and I would for mine (we don't have kids.) Well, his sister mom were upset that a gift wasn't sent for nephew's birthday - he didn't even know that I typically send a gift. Oh well, I guess he'll figure it out eventually.
We do this and dH’s family rarely even get a birthday card. I feel bad about it because they are super nice people and always send me a card. They used to send me a gift but stopped. Probably because they never even get a card.
I spend all of January and February dreaming of summer. I love the weather so much. This summer it’s done nothing but rain and be cold. When it finally warms up it’s 90. Very few days in between. I can’t wait for the school bus to come back into our life and no longer have to pack lunches for camp and no longer have to pay $$$ for camp. It feels sacrilegious to wish it away.
I like Phantom but I haven’t seen it for 20 years. I have a feeling it might not have aged well.
Throw the entire sport of football into the trash.
I completely agree. There are people in my town frustrated because they’re having a hard time recruiting enough kids to field the local AYF team. Given that they start tackle at 7 it’s no surprise. I’m actually shocked anyone would allow their child to play tackle.
Post by sapphireblue on Jul 14, 2019 8:56:24 GMT -5
I don't like the beach. My parents took me all the time as a kid and I always felt sort of trapped. It would be super packed and there was no way to get away from the relentless sun. Plus, I burned really badly but my mom is much darker skinned than me so she never put sunscreen on me.
I live in a beach town and I love it but I never actually go to the beach here!
I've decided to no longer carry the full mental/emotional load in my and H's relationship and it seems to be a rather UO with the women in his family. I told him it was wearing on me to be the one to remember birthdays, buy gifts, be the one to reach out to plan things, etc. He decided to take on that task for his family/friends and I would for mine (we don't have kids.) Well, his sister mom were upset that a gift wasn't sent for nephew's birthday - he didn't even know that I typically send a gift. Oh well, I guess he'll figure it out eventually.
Good for you! My exH resented that I didn't do this for him and it was one of the reasons he wanted a divorce. I actually did handle gifts for our 7 nieces and nephews and I don't think he even realized it. That was the one thing I did. Other than that - no reminders for anything, like to call his mom on valentine's day. Even after his entire family told me that was my job as his then GF. VALENTINE'S DAY. I put my foot down then, but I guess as time went on he realized he didn't like that. Oh well. I'm not a mom, so I didn't sign up for that.
He even said his sister did that with her husband's family as his reasoning as to why i should. And it was my fault he's not close with his family. Ok.
Same. I’ve been told so many times that I will love it. I’ve tried twice and I’m bored to tears.[/quote] Thirded. It's not awful like Big Bang Theory but it has never drawn me in and the inside jokes fall flat for me. I'll add that I'm also very ambivalent about Friends and this has caused some big feelings in people.
Same. I’ve been told so many times that I will love it. I’ve tried twice and I’m bored to tears.[/quote] Thirded. It's not awful like Big Bang Theory but it has never drawn me in and the inside jokes fall flat for me. I'll add that I'm also very ambivalent about Friends and this has caused some big feelings in people. [/quote]
Post by lovelyshoes on Jul 14, 2019 9:25:47 GMT -5
Omg yaga I hope he enjoys Valentine’s Day with him mom😳
I hated Phantom and Rent. I don’t get the love at all. Lots of shows that people rave about I find boring.
This is silly, but I hate closed toe backless shoes. They’re glorified slippers and when it’s summer I want my toes out. When it’s cold, I don’t want a shoe with no back. I don’t get them at all. Also hate the Nordstrom sale. It’s mediocre and overpriced.
I despised Big Bang. My mother loved it. So the only times I even caught a glimpse of it was when I was at her house. Otherwise, never watched it and I hated the canned laughter. Plus I never got into Walking Dead. I could barely finish five minutes of the first episode.
"Why would you ruin perfectly good peanuts by adding candy corn? That's like saying hey, I have these awesome nachos, guess I better add some dryer lint." - Nonny