My parents are coming to visit at the end of October. I want them to meet BF. This time last year, they refused to meet him (we had been dating ~9 months at that point) because they didn't/don't approve of the relationship. BF and I decided that the best approach this year would be to assume that they will be meeting him and act like it, rather than making a big deal of asking them to meet him. So, I sent them an email that was all "BF and I are looking forward to your visit! We can't wait to go to the wine-tasting dinner with you." I received one back in short order that said "Please give us a call tomorrow night or this weekend...we need to talk about our visit." They're going to refuse again. I know it. I need to stand my ground, but I have never stood up to my parents before. I'm almost 26. This is flameful.
I think if my parents did that I wouldn't even meet up with them. Also, I had never stood up to my parents until I was 24 and was encouraged by my counselor. Believe me, it caused some tension at first but I feel a lot better now.
I can maybe understand the first time...but you guys have been together almost two years, right? They need to get over it otherwise they'll really suffer in their relatoinship with their daughter. I'm sorry...
And I agree...STAND UP to them. It's really hard but feels good. I did it the first time post-divorce (and a few times since) and I was really proud of myself.
Ok MCC, this one is for you. This is so damn petty but I love it.
I slept with a boy that I had a crush on. Never anticipated it going anywhere, but there was still some hard core flirting going on and he was leading me on emotionally. Until I ended up finding out that we had a mutual friend. That he was doing the same thing with. (We were all friends on facebook, btw.) He was begging both of us for photos and crap like that... telling us both that we were perfect for him but he wasn't ready for a relationship. Blah blah blah.
So, I may have done a very juvenile thing. And she and I had a thread on her facebook wall going, about girl power, bonding over douchebags, etc - just being silly and posting things like Spice Girls songs. And... I may have tagged him in it, then deleted the post with his name. Just to make sure he got the notification from it and saw it. He suddenly has stopped talking to us both. And I was very glad that I was able to save a sister from sleeping with this asshole.
Totally immature - but it gave us both a giggle.
ETA - and I'm 27. Not 13. Which may be a surprise given the content of this post.
Haha, this would only have been better if you two offered a threesome, got him all excited and then threw it in his face. Good job though! Sorry he's a douche
Like Jen Lindly did in Dawson's Creek-the college years? Anyone remember that? Just me? It was awesome, they threw him out of the dorm room naked. AND DON'T MAKE FUN OF ME, DAWSON'S CREEK IS AWESOME!
Post by blondnearby on Sept 5, 2012 19:12:49 GMT -5
achase- nope nothing. We are in a really weird place right now. It's awkward to be completely honest. I am seriously just waiting for the next storm to come through, if that makes sense? I really wish I could move out of this house.
Haha, this would only have been better if you two offered a threesome, got him all excited and then threw it in his face. Good job though! Sorry he's a douche
Like Jen Lindly did in Dawson's Creek-the college years? Anyone remember that? Just me? It was awesome, they threw him out of the dorm room naked. AND DON'T MAKE FUN OF ME, DAWSON'S CREEK IS AWESOME!
Like Jen Lindly did in Dawson's Creek-the college years? Anyone remember that? Just me? It was awesome, they threw him out of the dorm room naked. AND DON'T MAKE FUN OF ME, DAWSON'S CREEK IS AWESOME!
*whispers* I loved Dawson's Creek
Started season 1 on Netflix a couple weeks ago, now on season 2...haha!
Started season 1 on Netflix a couple weeks ago, now on season 2...haha!
I watched all of them on Netflix in honor of Joey, er, Katie Holmes's divorce. I don't think I watched most of the college years when they aired, but they are really good!!
I think if my parents did that I wouldn't even meet up with them. Also, I had never stood up to my parents until I was 24 and was encouraged by my counselor. Believe me, it caused some tension at first but I feel a lot better now.
I can maybe understand the first time...but you guys have been together almost two years, right? They need to get over it otherwise they'll really suffer in their relatoinship with their daughter. I'm sorry...
And I agree...STAND UP to them. It's really hard but feels good. I did it the first time post-divorce (and a few times since) and I was really proud of myself.
I agree with standing up to them! I know your situation was different, but if it were my folks I would remind them what happened with XH and "look how that turned out" kind of thing. However, I guess that would be full of guilt...and they didn't know the whole truth either back in the day even though they knew he was "rough."
Post by liubotflittyfud on Sept 6, 2012 10:31:25 GMT -5
My girlfriends took me out to a cowboy bar last night for a girls night...omg i had SO MUCH FUN. I also drank like I was 21, drunk texted a dude I'm not seeing, and am wickedly hung over, but I line danced! It was craziness. I stuck out like a sore thumb there though LOL.
Because I was at a cowboy bar and dude listens to country music. I wanted him to come to the bar. I am shaking my head as I type this. I really need to not have a phone when I'm drinking like a 21 year old.
Duuuuude! Come here so I can smack you upside the head. On the side with your piercings so it hurts like a bitch. WTF?!
Me too. Come on Liubot, you are better than this. Maybe you should break things off with J. With this it doesn'tseem like you are ready for a relationship right now.
Because I was at a cowboy bar and dude listens to country music. I wanted him to come to the bar. I am shaking my head as I type this. I really need to not have a phone when I'm drinking like a 21 year old.
Or just don't drink like a 21 year old. Drink like an adult.
Duuuuude! Come here so I can smack you upside the head. On the side with your piercings so it hurts like a bitch. WTF?!
Me too. Come on Liubot, you are better than this. Maybe you should break things off with J. With this it doesn'tseem like you are ready for a relationship right now.
Duuuuude! Come here so I can smack you upside the head. On the side with your piercings so it hurts like a bitch. WTF?!
Me too. Come on Liubot, you are better than this. Maybe you should break things off with J. With this it doesn'tseem like you are ready for a relationship right now.
Agreed. Especially seeing as this isn't your first interaction with your co-worker. You aren't being fair to J right now.
Me too. Come on Liubot, you are better than this. Maybe you should break things off with J. With this it doesn'tseem like you are ready for a relationship right now.
Agreed. Especially seeing as this isn't your first interaction with your co-worker. You aren't being fair to J right now.
Forget J, you aren't being fair to yourself. Stop trying to find validation outside of yourself.