Random Thoughts XI (Eleven Pipers Piping)

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K - was that the one you asked if they formerly had an animal in their user name? Cause if it was, I thought that was him until he said yes, he used to be an animal. I thought I was the only one who called him "goat"?
If you'll remember both you and I came up with Goat for GTO independently based on the nickname for the iconic automobile*.


*I always say that word like this in my head:
 
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Back on high school drama front, one of sons broke up with his girlfriend. She is bent that he should have waited until after Valentines Day lol. Then it would have been wait until after prom. Then wait until after summer, etc.

Yeah he really should have faked Valentines Day. He finally saw what the rest of us did, she’s kind of mean. Glad I never told him and let him figure it out on his own.

I'm going to struggle not voicing my opinion when my daughter starts dating. She's a lot like me in that she's overly trusting of people and looks for the best in them.

Even with her friends, she'll start complaining about some of the mean things they do. My 'extremely-sympathetic-dad' response is "Why are you friends with her again?"

She's got some really sweet friends that have been consistently nice to her, but she has her fair share of 'friends of convenience' who bail on her when it suits their needs. I try to break down the difference to her using broad generalities, but I really want to call it like I see it.
 
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I'm going to struggle not voicing my opinion when my daughter starts dating. She's a lot like me in that she's overly trusting of people and look for the best in them.

Even with her friends, she'll start complaining about some of the mean things they do. My 'extremely-sympathetic-dad' response is "Why are you friends with her again?"

She's got some really sweet friends that have been consistently nice to her, but she has her fair share of 'friends of convenience' who bail on her when it suits their needs. I try to break down the difference to her using broad generalities, but I really want to call it like I see it.

I really think the whole parenting gig gets harder as you get closer to their adulthood. Hard to let go even though it is for their best.

I feel criticism of the girlfriend at this point might have driven him to stay with her or try and change her. She spent most of her time being catty and putting down others, but the most I ever did with it was continue to stress to him to be a positive influence and kind to others without pointing out that negativity was her primary pastime.

He has chosen his friends well, just had to get past the hot outside to see the ugly inside with her. They go off to different colleges next fall so might as well have a fresh start.
 
Actually I find the attacks on jsb more annoying than her. You know what she’s gonna say, just ignore it. Of course she also may just be a great troll for all I know.
 
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