True Confessions - Don't Judge
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littlemissbgiff wrote: »Oh no. I am sure just a calm and collected open conversation with him may ease both of your minds.thedcubed1 wrote: »Best way I've found to apologize is to use one of the hardest two words to get out sometimes... "I'm sorry"
Don't beat yourself up too much because I'm sure he'll sense that too and good luck with turning it around to be a learning experience!Been there. Not these exact words, but words I regret. I feel your pain, truly. It ate at me until I could have a calm talk
Thanks all. Thing is, I know his heart. I know how much of what I say and my affection ( or rejection) effects him. I KNOW how not to react like I did. I have had years to know this, but I let my frustration get the better of me. And yes, it isn't the end of the world, but I firmly believe if I am to expect better from my sons, I have to be better for my sons. That will definitely be in our conversation. And yes, it will start with I am sorry and being an example of taking responsibility for my actions and words.
Man...there was a time it was much easier...miss these days.
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Ughhh...beating myself up a bit fro losing my cool with my youngest son last night. Told him he was useless. Said his reputation in the house was being lazy, not listening, and doing everything he finally does do half-assed. That is NOT who I am as a father, mentor, and leader, so I am very disappointed in myself. Spent all last night and this morning trying to find a way to apologize and turn this into a positive learning experience for both of us.
@Timshel_ try something like this? Be honest....Listen little dude...I'm feeling terrible about what I said. That isn't how a father should talk to his son, that isn't how I truly feel. I was feeling frustrated and upset and I lashed out at you. It wasn't fair, and it wasn't nice...and family shouldn't do that to one another....but the reality of it is that it sometimes happens. None of us are perfect....we aren't machines, and we have emotions that sometimes just get the best of us. The powerful thing about family and respect and love is that when a mistake like this does happen, we are man enough, and strong enough to realize our mistake and own up to it. So i'd like to apologize to you. You're my son, and I don't want to knock you down and put you down with my words. There are plenty of people out in real life who WILL do that. Life can be hard and it certainly isn't always nice and fair. I'm here to help pick you up when life knocks you down, and I always will be. But know that even me, your dad, probably the strongest guy you know, isn't always the strongest guy you know. And thats ok. The important thing is that I do the best I can and I try to make it right. I just wanted you to know that.
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Eh it's at least gotten me over my fear of needles pretty much since I get jabbed so much lol.
Donating blood helped me get over my fear of needles too. I used to have panic attacks now I just cringe.
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Ughhh...beating myself up a bit fro losing my cool with my youngest son last night. Told him he was useless. Said his reputation in the house was being lazy, not listening, and doing everything he finally does do half-assed. That is NOT who I am as a father, mentor, and leader, so I am very disappointed in myself. Spent all last night and this morning trying to find a way to apologize and turn this into a positive learning experience for both of us.
@Timshel_ try something like this? Be honest....Listen little dude...I'm feeling terrible about what I said. That isn't how a father should talk to his son, that isn't how I truly feel. I was feeling frustrated and upset and I lashed out at you. It wasn't fair, and it wasn't nice...and family shouldn't do that to one another....but the reality of it is that it sometimes happens. None of us are perfect....we aren't machines, and we have emotions that sometimes just get the best of us. The powerful thing about family and respect and love is that when a mistake like this does happen, we are man enough, and strong enough to realize our mistake and own up to it. So i'd like to apologize to you. You're my son, and I don't want to knock you down and put you down with my words. There are plenty of people out in real life who WILL do that. Life can be hard and it certainly isn't always nice and fair. I'm here to help pick you up when life knocks you down, and I always will be. But know that even me, your dad, probably the strongest guy you know, isn't always the strongest guy you know. And thats ok. The important thing is that I do the best I can and I try to make it right. I just wanted you to know that.
Ok. This made me cry. You are pretty amazing, LuLu.0 -
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I was going to shave like an hour before but I read about how that's bad too so bleh. They're getting a great yelp review though. She gave a scalp-tingling leg massage0 -
I decided to work out after getting a bag of blood taken out of me. I was told not to. I should have listened. I blame my mom for my stubbornness lol.2
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happilymegan wrote: »happilymegan wrote: »
I was going to shave like an hour before but I read about how that's bad too so bleh. They're getting a great yelp review though. She gave a scalp-tingling leg massage
Shaving is bad?
*chanting* I will not take this in a different direction.0 -
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happilymegan wrote: »happilymegan wrote: »
I was going to shave like an hour before but I read about how that's bad too so bleh. They're getting a great yelp review though. She gave a scalp-tingling leg massage
Shaving is bad?
Shaving opens your skin to infection or greater risk anyway. They say you can the day before but you shouldn't the day of. Plus they exfoliate your legs and shaving already exfoliates so leaving your skin too dry potentially.0 -
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happilymegan wrote: »happilymegan wrote: »happilymegan wrote: »
I was going to shave like an hour before but I read about how that's bad too so bleh. They're getting a great yelp review though. She gave a scalp-tingling leg massage
Shaving is bad?
*chanting* I will not take this in a different direction.
Precisely my thoughts
You're just trying to corrupt me.
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happilymegan wrote: »happilymegan wrote: »happilymegan wrote: »happilymegan wrote: »
I was going to shave like an hour before but I read about how that's bad too so bleh. They're getting a great yelp review though. She gave a scalp-tingling leg massage
Shaving is bad?
*chanting* I will not take this in a different direction.
Precisely my thoughts
You're just trying to corrupt me.
You're already corrupted
Damn, my secret is out.0 -
happilymegan wrote: »happilymegan wrote: »happilymegan wrote: »happilymegan wrote: »
I was going to shave like an hour before but I read about how that's bad too so bleh. They're getting a great yelp review though. She gave a scalp-tingling leg massage
Shaving is bad?
*chanting* I will not take this in a different direction.
Precisely my thoughts
You're just trying to corrupt me.
You're already corrupted
Damn, my secret is out.
You never had anyone convinced
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Spoiler Alert!Hic sunt et amentes et sexus
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@angelxsss wrote: »happilymegan wrote: »
I was going to shave like an hour before but I read about how that's bad too so bleh. They're getting a great yelp review though. She gave a scalp-tingling leg massage
Did it include a happy ending?
I legit always wondered if those types of places actually existed.0 -
Ughhh...beating myself up a bit fro losing my cool with my youngest son last night. Told him he was useless. Said his reputation in the house was being lazy, not listening, and doing everything he finally does do half-assed. That is NOT who I am as a father, mentor, and leader, so I am very disappointed in myself. Spent all last night and this morning trying to find a way to apologize and turn this into a positive learning experience for both of us.
Relax
You're only human and sometimes lose your cool.
Tell him so.
Or if it makes you feel better, just buy him a pair of Air Jordans and a new motorcycle.
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