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KissMyGrits · 01-22-2007, 10:40 PM

Okay. I am going to be moving to Alabama in a little under 6 months. I didn't want my sister knowing for a variety of reasons. First of which is that the only time she calls or comes to visit is when she wants something. Next is that I am afraid that she will follow me.

I thought I was home free. Well, apparently my husband told one of the girls that he works with. Well, she told her friend who is the brother of one of the guys at another store. Which wouldn't be so bad except for the fact that his wife works with my sister. So what does she do? Tells my sister. UGH!! I could have screamed.

Now she is telling me that she wants to leave South Florida too. I think I am going to scream!! If she follows me to Alabama I am going to have to seriously consider counseling!! LOL!!

dawsongirl · 01-23-2007, 12:30 AM

Men...they're worse than women when it comes to gossip.

SBTB Geek · 01-23-2007, 01:07 AM

He doesn't have the problem, you do.

She's your own sister--be honest with her.

Janice · 01-23-2007, 01:11 AM

My husband has a big mouth too. He doesn't mean to divulge things, but he just does.

As for your sister, that's a tough one. I would think it would be difficult to keep such a big move from a family member. Someone always knows someone.

Fleet · 01-23-2007, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaBound

Now she is telling me that she wants to leave South Florida too. I think I am going to scream!! If she follows me to Alabama I am going to have to seriously consider counseling!! LOL!!

Well, you could come out here to California. You'll like it here.

KissMyGrits · 01-23-2007, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

Well, you could come out here to California. You'll like it here.

Oh!! Very pretty pictures Fleet!! It looks very pretty there. How close are you to Victorville? My mother-in-law lives there.

Seriously though. Thanks for all the replies.

I can be honest with her. I just know that no matter what I say she will follow me. I love her, but I need to get out from under her shadow.

The funny thing was that we were going to tell her sooner or later. I guess sooner is better than later. LOL!! Oh well. When she called me she seemed to take it pretty well. I'll just have to see how it goes.

Fleet · 01-23-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaBound

Oh!! Very pretty pictures Fleet!! It looks very pretty there. How close are you to Victorville? My mother-in-law lives there.

Well, Victorville is out in the desert. That town is about 55-60 miles away from where I live. But I have been through Victorville.

Ireneparalegal · 01-23-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

My husband has a big mouth too. He doesn't mean to divulge things, but he just does.

I agree. My boyfriend would spill stuff out without realizing what the hell he is saying!!!!

There is a test that I conducted on him to prove to him how much of a loose mouth he is. I asked him, "Do you have a watch?" He responded, "Yes, it's 5:30." Dork...I asked if you had a watch, not WHAT TIME IT WAS!

My boyfriend was a witness to a crime and he was on the stand...he couldn't just give ONE WORD ANSWERS when the defense attorney questioned him. He had to ELABORATE. Damn him!!! We stayed there longer than was necessary.

sara · 01-23-2007, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I agree. My boyfriend would spill stuff out without realizing what the hell he is saying!!!!

There is a test that I conducted on him to prove to him how much of a loose mouth he is. I asked him, "Do you have a watch?" He responded, "Yes, it's 5:30." Dork...I asked if you had a watch, not WHAT TIME IT WAS!.

I think most people would answer that question the same way your boyfriend did.

Lex Luthor · 01-24-2007, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaBound

Okay. I am going to be moving to Alabama in a little under 6 months. I didn't want my sister knowing for a variety of reasons. First of which is that the only time she calls or comes to visit is when she wants something. Next is that I am afraid that she will follow me.

I thought I was home free. Well, apparently my husband told one of the girls that he works with. Well, she told her friend who is the brother of one of the guys at another store. Which wouldn't be so bad except for the fact that his wife works with my sister. So what does she do? Tells my sister. UGH!! I could have screamed.

Now she is telling me that she wants to leave South Florida too. I think I am going to scream!! If she follows me to Alabama I am going to have to seriously consider counseling!! LOL!!

Maybe you should have kept it from him too. Just advise him on the day of the move.... morning Hunny, btw guess what we're doing today

Elvis Fonzie Dean · 01-24-2007, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

My boyfriend was a witness to a crime and he was on the stand...he couldn't just give ONE WORD ANSWERS when the defense attorney questioned him. He had to ELABORATE. Damn him!!! We stayed there longer than was necessary.

LOL

Tell her you decided on moving to death valley instead and THEN see if she wants to move there.

Ireneparalegal · 01-24-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sara

I think most people would answer that question the same way your boyfriend did.

Which proves my point, you really need to "listen" to what is being asked of you...I never asked for the time, I just wanted to know if he had a watch. I learned this from a prosecuting attorney when I was in college. She stated that too many people don't listen carefully and just say more than is necessary. Something she loved to do while dealing with someone on the stand in a criminal court proceeding because it benefitted her and her case.

Sharop · 01-24-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Which proves my point, you really need to "listen" to what is being asked of you...I never asked for the time, I just wanted to know if he had a watch. I learned this from a prosecuting attorney when I was in college. She stated that too many people don't listen carefully and just say more than is necessary. Something she loved to do while dealing with someone on the stand in a criminal court proceeding because it benefitted her and her case.

That's a good point, Irene. Although, if someone asks a person if they have a watch, I think it's only natural for that person to assume that they want to know the time. That's what I'd assume myself; I'd probably answer the same way.

Like if someone asked you for directions - "do you know where such-and-such a place is?" They haven't asked you to actually tell them where the place is, but most of the time, that's what they want to know, and most people would assume that.

Ireneparalegal · 01-24-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharop

That's a good point, Irene. Although, if someone asks a person if they have a watch, I think it's only natural for that person to assume that they want to know the time. That's what I'd assume myself; I'd probably answer the same way.

Like if someone asked you for directions - "do you know where such-and-such a place is?" They haven't asked you to actually tell them where the place is, but most of the time, that's what they want to know, and most people would assume that.

Yep, although when someone wants to know the time they say directly, "Do you have the time?" or "Do you know what time it is?" You don't necessarily say "Do you have a watch?"

Sharop · 01-24-2007, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Yep, although when someone wants to know the time they say directly, "Do you have the time?" or "Do you know what time it is?" You don't necessarily say "Do you have a watch?"

That's true. I think I'd still make that assumption, though. Of course, you know what they say about making assumptions.

01-22-2007, 10:40 PM	#1
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01-23-2007, 01:11 AM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	My husband has a big mouth too. He doesn't mean to divulge things, but he just does. As for your sister, that's a tough one. I would think it would be difficult to keep such a big move from a family member. Someone always knows someone.