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My mother is an expert in the guilt-trip. Last week she phoned to say "Happy Birthday" and, after a 10 minute conversation, finished with, "Well, I hope you have a nicer time than I did on the day you were born."

She also stated that she was going to kill herself when she reached 65. On Christmas Day morning. Having rung up to see if there was anything she could bring for lunch.

I think it's just a mother thing, but how good are your relatives and friends at the passive-aggessive?

(, Thu 13 Oct 2005, 9:52)
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dear me...
well! i have to go visit my mummy every sunday at 2 since i refuse to live with either parent (theyve split up) then my dad reminds me that the footy is on in the pub at 2 so i though oh well, id love to watch the footy then i can pop in and see mum later on. so i ring her up and ask her if thats okay...

'oooh no its not convenient! she says [despite the fact my sister rolls in at 4ish every week due to excessive partying] your sister is coming at 2 so come at 2 or not at all!'

How come? are you doing anything later?

Oh no were not going anywhere, its just not convenient...

But mum! i havent seen you for ages and i wanna come down, and i havent seen dad for ages either and i just want to catch the game with him, its not like the footys on every week!

Oh well at least i know who youd prefer to spend time with!!

??!?! whatever see you next week!

My sister rolled in at 4pm anyway...charming

I went to the pub anyway and got ratarsed with my dad and my brother ... i dont fall for those tricks me.

My mums awesome really!

Also i think i am inheriting this thing. One night i was having a drunken argument with my friend and the night was generally stressful due to antics of people. My bf decides to come up mid argument and state that he is going out with everyone else and hes being paid in to the club. [ i wouldnt go because i was skint and i had work the next day ]

I dashed his hopes with one look :D

........please sign on the dotted line
(, Thu 13 Oct 2005, 13:20, Reply)

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