Someone please tell me I'm not a bad person: Friend just texted me, stating that her boyfriend just broke up with her, and she wants to stay with me until she finds an apartment. The BF is here most nights of the week, so I said I'd have to discuss with him first. The problem is that I really don't want to say yes (there's bound to be drama), but I also don't want to be a bad friend. I also have no idea how long it's going to take her to find an apartment either. Ugh. Catch-22, rock and hard place, damned if I do and damned if I don't....
This is so nice. Having everyone together for my birthday. Of course, you could smash in all my toes with a hammer and it will still be the bestest Buffy Birthday Bash in a big long while.
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Maria - Nov 06, 2014 1:24:51 pm PST #9866 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
-t - Nov 06, 2014 1:29:55 pm PST #9867 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
You are not a bad person, Maria. That's a lot for her to ask.
brenda m - Nov 06, 2014 1:30:15 pm PST #9868 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Maria, I don't feel like now is a good time to be taking on someone else's stress.
Laura - Nov 06, 2014 1:32:10 pm PST #9869 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
I can't see SCOTUS supporting the ban after being willing to let the overturns of the others stand. It would lead to complete chaos legally.
It would make sense and all that, as does marriage equality in general. And yet, sometimes my notion of sense making and the high court are not the same.
That's a tough one Maria. Getting in the middle of drama never fun. How close is the friend?
Maria - Nov 06, 2014 1:32:48 pm PST #9870 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
I know, but how the fuck do I say no without appearing like a jerk?
Maria - Nov 06, 2014 1:33:28 pm PST #9871 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
She's close, but not super close. She's also young. Still in her mid-20's.
edit: Argh, I should have posted this in Bitches. Not going to cross-post now.
Connie Neil - Nov 06, 2014 1:46:52 pm PST #9872 of 30000
brillig
how the fuck do I say no without appearing like a jerk?
I'm sorry, now isn't a good time for you to stay over.
erikaj - Nov 06, 2014 1:47:28 pm PST #9873 of 30000
"already on the kiss-cam with Karl Marx"-
You're not her family, right? This is not your problem. (I can't imagine. As much as I'm thinking about applying for asylum this week, I can't imagine going to Casa Zmayhem all "Hey, got a couch I can borrow?") But of course, I can't just crash places anyway.) "I'm so sorry, but you're a smart person, you'll figure it out." I know Gavin deBecker says "No is a complete sentence." But most people do find that a bit harsh.
Zenkitty - Nov 06, 2014 2:05:53 pm PST #9874 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Ugh, Maria, that sounds like bad news. You don't that drama and stress right now. Like who ever does.
I'm sorry, now isn't a good time for you to stay over.
I think Connie got the solution, there.
Ginger - Nov 06, 2014 2:09:27 pm PST #9875 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
It's too much to ask, Maria. You could offer to keep her stuff while she's looking. My usual response to impossible requests is, "I wish I could...." without giving any reasons.