CletusSnow
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YTJ. All you needed to say was.."Okay. I'll update our reservation." That's it. You are an adult who can make your own choices and so is she. I would think that the chosen eatery would be an obvious possible conflict and her choice to not attend is not shocking.
I'm more concerned about your pay, my Dude. Is that even minimum wage where you are? If not, you could work the same hours and earn more money..just sayin'. In my state, 10 hours at minimum wage is $130.
Anywho..maybe set aside 10% of your wages to give your parents. That's more than you should, but they can't say that you're not contributing. However, I would be mortified if I had to ask my 16 year old to pay for household groceries. If they're that hard up, it might be time to look into applying for government help or locating the local food donation programs.
I want to take you out for dinner, but..I won't pay for any imported produce, farm raised seafood, artificial sweeteners, meats that aren't free-range, dairy products or anything that contains high fructose corn syrup, based on MY beliefs. Hmm...
I'd flip it to embarrass him and them a little. Speak to the family members yourself and say "Hubby mentioned that you were hurt that I don't come over more often or maybe worried that I don't like you and I want you to know that's just not the case! I'm just not one who enjoys spending most or all of my free time on the go, especially if I've got stuff I need or want to do at home or am tired from work. It's not you, I've always been that way. My parents enjoyed spending time at home, too, so I come by it naturally. Promise me you won't take it personally! I enjoy time at home, but I enjoy seeing you all, too, when I've got the time and energy. Or soʻme such BS.
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