So, my mother wants to "celebrate Father's Day" with me. I told her that I don't want to spend the day with her. I'm on a campaign of disengagement, because I cannot handle her shit anymore.
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Vortex - Jun 14, 2011 7:26:55 am PDT #23189 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Laga - Jun 14, 2011 7:28:26 am PDT #23190 of 30000
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DavidS - Jun 14, 2011 7:29:08 am PDT #23191 of 30000
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So, my mother wants to "celebrate Father's Day" with me. I told her that I don't want to spend the day with her. I'm on a campaign of disengagement, because I cannot handle her shit anymore.
You should've pulled the "You're not my real father!" tantrum.
Toddson - Jun 14, 2011 7:40:30 am PDT #23192 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Vortex, want to ... observe? ... Father's day with me?
Vortex - Jun 14, 2011 7:44:50 am PDT #23193 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
She started on some crap about how I was disrespecting my father by not celebrating him. What I did not say is that I have no problem celebrating my father, I just don't want to do it with her. She also said that my father would be very disappointed that I was "acting like this". I said "well, if Dad were around to be disappointed, the point would be moot." Which is when she told me that she has a new policy -- "when you start this negativity and rudeness towards me, I'm just going to say that I love you very much and we'll talk another time." So, we said goodbye.
Toddson - Jun 14, 2011 7:45:59 am PDT #23194 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
With any luck that'll cut all future phone conversations very short.
Vortex - Jun 14, 2011 7:49:32 am PDT #23195 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
That was my thought, Todd. Until she figures out that it doesn't bother me.
beekaytee - Jun 14, 2011 7:57:09 am PDT #23196 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
"when you start this negativity and rudeness towards me, I'm just going to say that I love you very much and we'll talk another time."
This seems like an awesome plan in reverse as well.
Toddson - Jun 14, 2011 8:00:58 am PDT #23197 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
My mother and sister don't call me - they've operated on the premise that I'll call them. So I stopped calling, except for special occasions ... which means we talk, oh, six times a year or so.
Vortex - Jun 14, 2011 8:03:04 am PDT #23198 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Yeah, I'm not going to initiate contact unless I need/want something. We're actually supposed to have dinner tonight, but damned if I'm going to call her to confirm. that's actually what I thought that she was calling about today. I will call the restaurant to confirm that there's a reservation, and if so, I'll show up and wait 15 minutes, then text that I'm leaving.