My boyfriend just called to say he's going to the hospital today instead of going to work. A family member was in an accident and is dying.
The first thing I said (I rock at tact): "Isn't this the family member everyone hates?" Him: "Yes, but don't say that. It's family."
Honestly. I've heard so many bad things about this family member. I've never met her. They haven't let me meet her. She's done horrible things and says horrible things.
But now, as she's dying, everyone flocks to her.
Am I the only one who finds this ridiculous?
I suppose it's the natural reaction. And perhaps more a reaction towards someone you knowing well dying - which is kind of a shock to the system no matter your relationship to them. A reminder that we're mortal, if you will.
Just a rant. :s
The first thing I said (I rock at tact): "Isn't this the family member everyone hates?" Him: "Yes, but don't say that. It's family."
Honestly. I've heard so many bad things about this family member. I've never met her. They haven't let me meet her. She's done horrible things and says horrible things.
But now, as she's dying, everyone flocks to her.
Am I the only one who finds this ridiculous?
I suppose it's the natural reaction. And perhaps more a reaction towards someone you knowing well dying - which is kind of a shock to the system no matter your relationship to them. A reminder that we're mortal, if you will.
Just a rant. :s