Gah. My dad called and asked, just to confirm for bureaucracy's sake, that I was not interested in the latest potential future wife. "No," I confirmed. Just no to her? "No to her, no to everyone."
"That's not right. We have to talk. You're at work, so we won't talk now, but we have to talk, because that's not right."
Even this short conversation has destroyed my mood. I don't want to talk. I have this fantasy of telling them that I am trying to salvage my relationship with them by removing the issue that keeps driving us apart, but I don't think I can do it, and I don't think they'll understand anyway. And I am trying to figure out where in my schedule this week I can fit in a Traumatic Conversation.
And I am trying to figure out where in my schedule this week I can fit in a Traumatic Conversation.
Why do you have to fit in this conversation? You've said your piece. You are not obligated to have this conversation *again*, let alone rearrange your life to have it.
I am trying to salvage my relationship with them by removing the issue that keeps driving us apart
This seems like a very reasonable thing to say, but all you owe them is "no".
Don't have the talk. he can't change your mind, you can' change his - a waste of time.
I hope you are eventually able to work this out with your parents, P-C. I'm so sorry for the stress it causes.
Sean, I am THRILLED to see that you are having so much fun on your AC tour of Italy. Yay!
In more happy news (and DAMN, don't you think we're due??), I just found out two very exciting things.
1. We've been paying off IRS back taxes this past year, and it's been a bit of an uphill battle. It looks like our amazing accountant took some additional info we gave him before we left on this trip and reduced what we actually owe by a HUGE amount. Not positive yet, but wow, it's looking good. If this ends up being true, we can finally get them paid off and start working on our normal debt, which has been a huge monkey on my back this past year.
2. We've been approved by the local German Shepherd Rescue to adopt a new puppy!!!! I'm going to be visiting two foster families next weekend to meet the candidates. If you want to see the potential pups, follow this link and scroll down (past the initial cute puppy pictures) to click on the pictures and meet Letty, Misty, Posey, and Nika! EEEEEE!
They are adoreable, Pix! I would have a hard time choosing between Letty and Posey.
Awww, GS puppies! I love Posey's ears going every which way.
Their ears will all go up eventually, I should mention. One of the cutest things about raising GS pups is when one ear goes up before the other. Aren't they DARLING? Personality-wise, Posey is at the top of my list right now.
Oh, and DJ, I would definitely talk to your work and explain the situation. You should not miss out on this trip. (And never worry about fretting about being away from your husband. We don't compete about being sad here--separation is difficult.)
I hope you are eventually able to work this out with your parents, P-C. I'm so sorry for the stress it causes.
I think I may just attempt radio silence for a while again. Good news is my aunt is back on my side. (Bad news is my brother is now embroiled in his own family drama. Grah.)
