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Couldn't stay detached, messed up; now I'll pay for it in more ways than one
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<blockquote data-quote="Albatross" data-source="post: 701353" data-attributes="member: 17720"><p>Yikes, McDonna. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to count on a normal conversation? </p><p></p><p>No, of course you can't be expected to spread her badmouthing far and wide, and I think you were very kind in your last response to her.</p><p></p><p>The loan, well, let's be honest. Were you really expecting to be repaid? It sounds like she wasn't expecting it either, or she wouldn't be balling these 2 separate issues together to create an argument.</p><p> </p><p>If you think it would do any good, you can explain how you HAVE been supportive and express your discomfort with her airing her grievances about her childhood, much less getting defensive when you won't help her do so.</p><p></p><p>But probably I would just respond, "Sorry to hear that. Hope you feel better. Date night tonite for me and Dad! Love, Mom" or something equally light-hearted, then take a big step back in accordance with her threats.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Albatross, post: 701353, member: 17720"] Yikes, McDonna. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to count on a normal conversation? No, of course you can't be expected to spread her badmouthing far and wide, and I think you were very kind in your last response to her. The loan, well, let's be honest. Were you really expecting to be repaid? It sounds like she wasn't expecting it either, or she wouldn't be balling these 2 separate issues together to create an argument. If you think it would do any good, you can explain how you HAVE been supportive and express your discomfort with her airing her grievances about her childhood, much less getting defensive when you won't help her do so. But probably I would just respond, "Sorry to hear that. Hope you feel better. Date night tonite for me and Dad! Love, Mom" or something equally light-hearted, then take a big step back in accordance with her threats. [/QUOTE]
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