damned if I do, damned if I don't

[nodanaonlyzuul]

Originally Posted by MC Moot

ahhhhhhh...when the voice of compassion becomes hoarse then mute...

if you read what DW said, the time spent with this person has not at all decreased from the usual. Just because she happens to not be in the other room some days really isn't that big of a deal. It's a really silly thing to rag on someone about, and making them feel guilty about it is shitty.

I have no patience for manipulators.

[MC Moot]

^Well...I did read what she wrote…and nothing about it smacked of manipulation to me…just a common or somewhat standard reaction to a changing situation…when relationships are altered,inflection in personal disposition and demeanor should be expected if not counted upon…it's just humans being...

[nodanaonlyzuul]

if it's not manipulation it's selfishness.

[ms.peachy]

Originally Posted by MC Moot

…just a common or somewhat standard reaction to a changing situation

For a child, maybe. An adult should know better and be able to say to themselves, "I should just grow the fuck up and quit whining."

[MC Moot]

Originally Posted by ms.peachy

For a child, maybe. An adult should know better and be able to say to themselves, "I should just grow the fuck up and quit whining."

Despite what you think they are many facets of life that are not comparable to child rearing..

[nodanaonlyzuul]

it sounds a lot like you are defending her friends actions because you would react in such a way yourself.

[miss soul fire]

I see most people as mean, really mean. They are just cruel and they want you to be in the most deep stage of depression. They want you to lose your job, they want your boyfriend to have lots of boyfriends and then leave you and take all your money, they want you to lose your dignity, they want your dog bites your ass.

I used to have a "friend" like that.

If I kept being friends with her, I would end up like that!!!!! I'm sure.

[ms.peachy]

Originally Posted by MC Moot

Despite what you think they are many facets of life that are not comparable to child rearing..

What I said has nothing to do with child rearing. It has to do with being an adult. I'm really quite surprised at the position you are taking in this, to be honest. I'm mystified as to why you feel the roommate's behavior is justifiable.

[insertnamehere]

im mystified as to why you two are arguing so hard

[ms.peachy]

Meh, I'm just not all that busy right now. Gotta do somethin' while I sit around drinking tea.

[MC Moot]

Originally Posted by ms.peachy

What I said has nothing to do with child rearing. It has to do with being an adult. I'm really quite surprised at the position you are taking in this, to be honest. I'm mystified as to why you feel the roommate's behavior is justifiable.

really?...how else should I interpret this?

Originally Posted by ms.peachy

See, this was a mistake. Trust me on this, I have a 3 year old. You cave once, it sends the message "ah, this is how I get the attention I want - I'll throw more of these tantrum things, they work!"

I don't think it's justifiable nor have I tried to defend it...I just tried to empathize with the human condition...I see nothing extraordinary in this situation...what actual offense has been incurred?...little to none I'd say it's just a period of personal adjustment...if it becomes continuous well then you have worry/issue...and someone usually moves out or the couple shacks up...that's my take...

[mickill]

Originally Posted by MC Moot

I don't think it's justifiable nor have I tried to defend it...I just tried to empathize with the human condition...I see nothing extraordinary in this situation...what actual offense has been incurred?...little to none I'd say it's just a period of personal adjustment...if it becomes continuous well then you have worry/issue...and someone usually moves out or the couple shacks up...that's my take...

Do you know any people who aren't troubled teens?

[MC Moot]

^Actually you're pretty much the only troubled teen I'm familiar with,kid...

[mickill]

[ms.peachy]

Originally Posted by MC Moot

really?...how else should I interpret this?

Derrrrr. The first statement I made was about child-rearing, yes. But you referenced my second statement, which was not. I don't know how I can spell that out any more clearly for you.