The colored lights thing was just too much, Will. You give us a flashback imagining little boy Todd happily decorating the tree with his mom, dad, brother, sister, and the family dog getting tangled up in those “trashy” lights. Sure, they’re not fancy but remind him of a simpler time. A time when he was carefree and full of joy, not worrying about what kind of fucking cranberry sauce he needs to bring to dinner.
God dammit Todd, stand up for yourself. Show Girl you’re a good partner who lets most things slide, but is willing to fight for what’s decent and pure. It’s not just about the colored lights man.
I’m more of a planner not a doer. Outsource that shit.
“Congratulations! You’ve won an all expenses paid trip to the Philippines.”
Make it look official: website, big cardboard check, real airlplane tickets, etc. An island hit man costs less than $700, so the airline tickets will be the biggest expense.
Sorry, just realized everyone’s leaning in the direction of murdering a stranger (def easy) and not their idiot brother-in-law.
Agreed, the bar is indeed lower for guys. (And my current situation is exactly the same as yours.) That said, the fascination with startup culture paints an unrealistic view of #goals for both men and women.
Whatever happened to a friendly handshake when meeting someone new? A side hug seems all right, but some folks don’t like being so familiar right off the bat. Worst-case: a handshake comes across as formal (with undertones of respect, at least.) Best-case: you both chuckles because it’s unexpected and a bit awkward. I might be traditional but if I really like her I’d rather earn the hug at the end of the first date. If the conversation and jokes are flowing, a post-date hug definitely sets off sparks and creates longing for the 2nd date.
“Yeah, dude, I’m not paying for shit tonight” equals unbridled joy.
The colored lights thing was just too much, Will. You give us a flashback imagining little boy Todd happily decorating the tree with his mom, dad, brother, sister, and the family dog getting tangled up in those “trashy” lights. Sure, they’re not fancy but remind him of a simpler time. A time when he was carefree and full of joy, not worrying about what kind of fucking cranberry sauce he needs to bring to dinner.
God dammit Todd, stand up for yourself. Show Girl you’re a good partner who lets most things slide, but is willing to fight for what’s decent and pure. It’s not just about the colored lights man.
I’m more of a planner not a doer. Outsource that shit.
“Congratulations! You’ve won an all expenses paid trip to the Philippines.”
Make it look official: website, big cardboard check, real airlplane tickets, etc. An island hit man costs less than $700, so the airline tickets will be the biggest expense.
Sorry, just realized everyone’s leaning in the direction of murdering a stranger (def easy) and not their idiot brother-in-law.
Agreed, the bar is indeed lower for guys. (And my current situation is exactly the same as yours.) That said, the fascination with startup culture paints an unrealistic view of #goals for both men and women.
Whatever happened to a friendly handshake when meeting someone new? A side hug seems all right, but some folks don’t like being so familiar right off the bat. Worst-case: a handshake comes across as formal (with undertones of respect, at least.) Best-case: you both chuckles because it’s unexpected and a bit awkward. I might be traditional but if I really like her I’d rather earn the hug at the end of the first date. If the conversation and jokes are flowing, a post-date hug definitely sets off sparks and creates longing for the 2nd date.