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| ++More Auntie |
| 11.10.05 (7:53 am) [edit] |
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What is it with people? Now the focus is off my "poor" mother, the focus is on "poor" me. Why can't people mind their own business when they're not involved -- not even part of the equation?? Last night, while I was out, my aunt called to see what I thought of her food. Never mind that I told her I wouldn't have time to eat it quite so soon. I don't know if it was a segueway or what, but she asked me if I had talked to my dad. Of course I told her no. And then she informed me that he was leaving town Monday. Why does she feel this need to spread the news? Mind you, I am waiting to see if my dad will tell me himself. After every single trip of his, I've told him to tell me if he was going out of town, where, when he was coming back -- all the normal stuff you let people know in case of emergency. My aunt passes on all details about my dad's latest woman, too, and then she passes more judgement. "This time it seems better. Maybe they feel more free because this woman isn't married like the last one. I can't stand her voice!" And then she starts comparing this woman with the other one...personality, family. I mean who gives a shit? My dad can have whoever he wants in his life. Anyway, I got really short with her when she said to me, "*sigh* I don't know how to help you. You're stuck in the middle, and you live ALL alone! Call me if ever need anything. Call me if you're bored. If you need to talk, I can keep everything confidential." I have had it with her. She often gave "advice" to my mom before my parents got divorced. BTW, this is my dad's sister. Everyone else on my mom's family hates my dad, and they want nothing to do with his family either. So back to the end of conversation: 1. I don't understand what help it is that I need. 2. What am I stuck in the middle of? Surely it can't be my parents' relationship since they're officially *divorced.* 3. I don't understand what living alone has to do with anything. 4. Why is she feeling sorry for me? Oh right...I'm a single woman living by herself. Oh, and my parents divorced when I was 28, so now my whole view on relationships has been tarnished. Give me a break. My aunt and I were never close before. She had no idea what went on in my household the last 10+ years. Just because she finds out certain details in the last few years does not make her an expert. Her own family is so different from mine. Why can't she understand not everyone is the same and wants what she wants? I am not even going to try to make here see that she and I want different things. I wonder if I can talk my mom into cutting her off from our lives.. :wink: |
posted by: kreativekat (reply)
post date: 11.10.05 (2:34 pm)
hmmm doesn't seem to me that it's her place to be telling you stuff about your dad. That's your dad's place. But what do i know? My mother babbles in my ear on a constant basis about ppl i don't know or for that matter really care for.
posted by: princessapricot (reply)
post date: 11.10.05 (5:56 pm)
Hmm...sounds like she needs to keep and create drama in her life to make her feel important. I'd say, if anyone needs help, it's her...on a couch...with a good shrink...and you, far, far away :)
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 11.11.05 (11:49 am)
Reply to: kreativekat
My aunt has no place in trying to "help" with the "family situation" as there is no situation! Geez!
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 11.11.05 (11:50 am)
Reply to: princessapricot
My aunt definitely likes to feel important. She always tells us her activities at a care home she helps out at and how she's done this or that ... to better the lives of people. THe best thing for her to do for me is to just stop talking.
posted by: princessapricot (reply)
post date: 11.11.05 (4:43 pm)
Reply to: rosietulips
Hmm...will have to see what I can do to conjure up some magic that makes her loose her tongue :)
posted by: dilerious (reply)
post date: 11.11.05 (8:59 pm)
smack her
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 11.11.05 (11:15 pm)
Reply to: dilerious
I'd love to smack her!!! I'm feeling violent tonight!!
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