How have we both gone through life having pretty similar relationship experiences and have the same end result?
We are both good-looking, articulate, intelligent, personable, out-going people! I don't get it. WTH?
Maybe we are both scared? Is it self-fulfilling proficiencies?
Case and point: A few years ago, when I was living out in Los Angeles, I tried to entice my brother, Nathan, to come join me for a large pot-luck Thanksgiving with all my friends.
11-04-2005
Hey there sis. I am using our new laptop while I am eating lunch at the bar. I love this WiFi stuff. Not even plugged in anywhere. I am just so fucking high-tech.
Been thinking about Thanksgiving, and that it would be nice to spend Thanksgiving with you and your friends, but its going to be a real busy week here at the bar. Plus, my girlfriend's folks have invited Mom and I to dinner that day, which makes me think....if I bring my Mom to meet her Mom.......and we all have dinner together....then what's next?!
Engagement ring
Marriage
Kids
Divorce
Visitation/custody battles
Alcoholism
Psychotherapy
Bankruptcy
Pan-handling the streets
Recovery
Rehabilitation
Paranoia
Obesity
Insane asylums
Suicide attempts
Break outs
Excommunication
Heart failure
Cancer
Brain tumors
...and finally, a retirement community!
Shit! I just might try and find out if I can get a few days off that week and fly out!
Nathan
*Checking watch*
See that???? That was years ago....Nathan's relationship didn't last...and we are both...still...single!
It's gotta be there in the genetic make-up somehow. I'm certain of it.
Ouch! Is that what I have to look forward to? Remind me to never have our families meet. ;)
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