I have a strange dog.
caflowerluver
15 years ago
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trinitytx
15 years agosocks
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OK, now I have a strange neighbor.
Comments (29)I'd cut her some slack.. at least someone is picking the trash up. I have to admit that I'm the one on my block that picks most of the trash up within a few houses; even in front of others houses. Yesterday we were driving up the street & I saw a bottle I've been meaning to stop & pick up the next time I drove by it. The bottle is in front of a neighbors house & has been for the last week. My peeve is the people who obviously see the trash because they walk by it (it was right by their mailbox) but don't stop to pick it up. If I'm reading the 1st post right; the tree that the bag was in is one of yours? It's possible what she really wanted to say was why didn't you pick it up.. I'm just guessing by the things you wrote. Sounds like she was side-stepping actually coming out & saying it. As far as knocking on someone's door.. that's over the line; I would never do anything like that. I know that everyone has a life; heck with what I just went through; my snow should never have been shoveled; let alone worrying about garbage on my lawn & I don't doubt other neighbors can be in the same boat with busy lives or health issues I don't know about. If I choose to pick garbage up; I'm going to pick it up & get on my way. At least I can feel good that I did something to keep trash off of my street....See MoreI have a Strange Problem...
Comments (5)What does it mean, to come first with your partner? The complicating thing is that he may actually feel those people are friends, or like younger siblings (or some other kind of relation where it's relatively 'acceptable' to tag along a whole lot). Maybe it is flattering and reinforcing in a positive way for him that they seem to want to be like you/him. Only he knows why he likes them or wants to interact with them as friends. Only you can really explain to him what it is they say and how they say it-- the type of thing you hear from them about your personal health issues. You can simplify the total situation by focusing in on what it is they have done, or continue to do which (to you) clearly crosses the line of tolerable behaviour. He might still feel like you're the 'bad guy' but if you can clearly state your position, and the reasons for it-- he can think and feel his own stuff about the situation. About the only tip for dealing with the sister is to ignore what she says when it seems she is baiting you or insulting you. Especially, if there are no other witnesses right there to see it just breathe deeply and think about how much good a deep cleansing breath can feel. It's good for you and you don't need to interact with people who are insulting. The thing about what happens with someone who goes out of their way to deliver personal insults which are for your ears and eyes only is that they have 'plausible deniability' and can lie with ease about the situations. Basically, if she is setting you up to complain to your husband about her behavior (which she can deny, and make it into some kind of 'sister' or 'wife' which is more important to him show); you probably shouldn't play along with her. She may be _that_ needy or desperate for her brother's affections or displays that result when you end up looking like the 'bad guy.' Adults who act that way tend to have complex problems that are best left alone by observers. you are his wife, can you have faith that you do come first with him without more public displays (including that couple, or his sister, or whatever)-- or if you feel you'd like more public displays talk to him about what you want him to try (and listen to him about why or why not he would or won't try, and then try to work out some sort of midway position you can both live with)...See MoreCross Post - Black dog, strange observation
Comments (34)I've heard that too about black dogs being less likely to get adopted. We fell in love with our very large big black lab at a local shelter. Alongside him was the most adorable little lab puppy. My kids were all clambering for the puppy, and it was hard to resist, but after potty training four kids, I just couldn't bring myself to house train a puppy. And I knew he'd get adopted much more quickly than the huge lab (100 lbs). So we went against the grain and got the black lab (I call him a horse). I can't tell you how often I'm stopped while walking him and complimented on what a beautiful dog he is, which always makes me chuckle b/c it makes me wonder why black dogs are less likely to be chosen. Plus, I see black labs everywhere so obviously people choose them. Puppies are cute and all, but I'm so glad we took the big guy. He's awesome....See MoreI have a strange question to ask
Comments (100)When I don't have a good retort, I usually go to the backup and unleash something like "That's the BEST you can do? Oh wow, call the burn unit, I'm SO devastated..." or "I take it mama's secret ingredient in her cornbread that held it together was paint chips? Asbestos?" I suspect this guy is not going to be insulted by anything you say. So why feed the troll? I'm guessing he'd let anything go over his head. Now if there's people around who could appreciate the jabs, that's different....See Moremsmarion
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