WE NEED TO TALK
This Cranky Monday Re-run is from September 2011
Oh yes, you were given the opportunity to fix the problem, but you ignored the “nothing” response when you asked her what is the matter. You had a second chance, but you shrugged your shoulders when she said “If you don’t know, I'm not going to tell you!”
You had your chances, now the issue has come to a head and
“We need to talk.”
“We need to talk” means “I need to talk, you need to listen.” Any response of yours that begins with “But," "I never," "I didn’t know," "I tried," "I forgot," or "what the fuck” will get you a week on the couch, or even worse an appointment with a couples counselor.You had your chances, now the issue has come to a head and
“We need to talk.”
Today, while I was reading a book by the pool, my wife leaned over and out of the blue said, “We need to talk.”
I had no prior warning.
My vast experience to the “We need to talk” conversation starter told me this was not good, this was very bad.
I thought Mrs. Cranky and I had a relationship without secrets or disguised feelings. I now assumed I was wrong. Immediately I apologized for whatever it was that I did.I had no prior warning.
My vast experience to the “We need to talk” conversation starter told me this was not good, this was very bad.
“Yes, we need to talk, but before we do, I am very sorry, I had no idea how much I hurt you by my actions and I promise I will never make you feel hurt, betrayed or embarrassed again. I promise!”
“What the Hell are you talking about? We need to talk about the trip to Disney. Do you want the regular pass, or the Hopper?”“Oh.....ah, never mind.....I think the regular pass.”
“What did you do? Why are you apologizing?”
“Nothing….really….nothing!”“Hmmm….WE NEED TO TALK!”
It's even worse when the offended party -- this time my husband, says, just before going out, "When I get back, we need to talk" -- that just ruins the day!
ReplyDeleteHilarious headlines. I am thinking the fake headline must be 1 in 8 workers will never retire. I don't think 1 in 8 people even work these days.
ReplyDeleteI hated to hear ... we need to talk ... from an employer.
ReplyDeleteI really hated the you're an employee and I'm the employer talk.
I'm really lucky - have only heard those words a few times in my life. Definitely not a good thing - usually.
ReplyDeleteYes - never good words. Except when discussing the logistics of a trip to Disneyland!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I always say "I'll tell you later", but we never remember to tell the other person later.
yup. just about spot on. :)
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought that a Cranky Old Blogger would be such an expert on personal relationships. I learn so much when I visit here. Have a good week but when it's over we need to talk....
ReplyDeleteDoes the "We need to talk" necessarily involve 2 people or is it OK to just let my husband talk to himself?
ReplyDeleteLol - Words I'd love hubby to say - he doesnt talk much generally!
ReplyDeleteHey Cranky - yes that bowling stadium is where the Kingpin was filmed. They've filmed many movies scenes there - just about any time they have a bowling scene.
ReplyDeleteBrillant! You have outdone yourself again. If you keep on like this you will end up with a Pulitzer. And then what?
ReplyDeleteBeen there. Hated it! It's like when your mother calls you by ALL your names. You know it's gonna be bad. Glad your brush with death ended with only a trip to Disney. Bad as that is, it could have been much worse. :)
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None of that sweet anticipa-a-tion with me! I let it fly the minute I detect the problem.
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