GL ask Lucky.My mom (1) (Messaging-Oriented Middleware) See messaging middleware. (2) (Microsoft Operations Manager) Software that monitors and captures system and application events throughout the network. is dating her boss, who is 10 years older than she is. He can't just say "hello"--he always says "greetings greetings interj an expression of friendly salutation ," and it drives me nuts! Soon, he won't be her boss anymore and they can set married. How do I cope? My mom knows I hate him. If you've told your mum how you feel, there are only two things left to do: 1) Give him a chance so you can find things you like about him, and 2) be glad your mum has someone who makes her happy. Yes, little things (like saying "greetings") can be annoying, but focus on his good qualities. Ask your mum what she likes about him. Knowing he respects her opinions or is totally honest with her might help you better accept him. I used to be sociable but, lately, I'm rather quiet, I was very witty wit·ty adj. wit·ti·er, wit·ti·est 1. Possessing or demonstrating wit in speech or writing; very clever and humorous. 2. , but now I'm boring. How can I recapture recapture n. in income tax, the requirement that the taxpayer pay the amount of tax savings from past years due to accelerated depreciation or deferred capital gains upon sale of property. (See: income tax) RECAPTURE, war. my charm? Your charm and wit haven't disappeared. They're taking a timeout. We all need downtime The time during which a computer is not functioning due to hardware, operating system or application program failure. , even if it's a break from being "on" when around others. Make the most of "me" time by writing in a diary or listening to music. This "hang time" with yourself will help you be more social. When you're with friends, tune in to the conversation even if you don't Even If You Don't is a single released by the band Ween in 2000 on Mushroom Records. Formats Enhanced CD single Includes the quicktime video of "Even If You Don't" directed by Matt Stone & Trey Parker of "South Park". feel like talking. My friend is not talking to Noun 1. talking to - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to" lecture, speech rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to me. Our other friend said she's mad that I lied to her, but I didn't! First off, confront your friend directly. When a third friend is acting as the go-between, there's always an increased chance of issues getting lost in translation. Besides, your friend might feel uncomfortable that you are gabbing about this behind the scenes. If she refuses to talk to you, send her a letter or e-mail explaining that you think you know why she's angry but that you didn't lie to her. Tell her how much you miss her friendship. If she's true-blue, she'll come around--after she cools off--and discuss this with you. My BF told me he loves me. I didn't know what to say. I don't feel that strongly yet. Do I let him know? Yeah, awkward. As nice as it is that someone has strong emotions for you, it can be a lot of pressure. Next time he drops the L-bomb, just say, "I have a lot of feelings for you, too, but I need to take it slow right now." Sure, it might hurt his pride a little. But if he truly feels the way he says he does, he won't rush you. |
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