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I've about had it with my grandmother's 'boyfriend,' Ed. He's such a jerk. I can only handle him for about 2-3 days when I first come out here to visit, and then it's all downhill from there, mainly because he just can't tolerate anyone stealing away my gradnmother's attention and becomes quite cruel as a result.
But anyway...tonight he was telling another one of his lame, boring stories at the dinner table to everyone...honestly it's one I've probably heard before, he tends to repeat his stories...and he's one of those that when he tells stories, he does so to show his intelligence and culture and all that garbage...so basically, all in an attempt to impress people, and he even condescends quite a bit, almost preaches...he thinks he's some kind of all-knowing superior being. But tonight, I ended up zoning at the table a bit, because I missed the first part of the story and really didn't see any point in listening any further...and boy it was LONG...and I didn't even really know he was intending it for everyone, I thought he was talking to my mom. But anyway, he got all offended when he found out I wasn't listening, said it was insulting, and when I tried to explain, he told me to just "shut up" and be quiet. Yeah, real nice.
But it doesn't end there. Tonight, right now, as I sit here on my computer, he and my grandmother are having a conversation right in the next room and obviously don't know that I'm here because they're talking about me. Ed is actually verbally bashing me. He says in his usual angry and rash tone, and I quote, "Geez, that granddaughter of yours is so insufferably insulting...she's so self-obsessed and self-involved, she doesn't ever listen to what anyone else has to say, blah blah blah"...oh, really? I'M the one who's self-obsessed and self-centered? (The following are actual true facts...yes, this 80-year-old man acts like this)
Who's the one who runs off like a baby every single night we have company over because in the midst of everything he's not the center of attention? Because no one is listening to him? Because someone else is getting a chance to talk for once?
Who's the one who storms off like a child in a jealous rampage when my grandmother talks about happy memories of her past?
Who's the one who drinks himself all day long into into these ridiculous, childish fits? Vodka all day...wine at night. Not so good.
Who's the one who, when he does get drunk, makes crude, sexual jokes and insults other people?
Oh yeah, that's not me. That's him, "Mr. Perfect," as he thinks himself to be. And he's a huge jerk for it. I'm just getting real sick of having to put up with him. But I can't express that, obviously...though I'm not the only one who notices these things. We've all talked about how ridiculous his behavior is and has been while we've been here, even with my grandmother. To bring it up with him would be just unthinkable, but I certainly don't have any desire to be respectful to him now. Well, maybe be respectful, because I don't want to stoop down to his level of total and utter disrespect...but I'll certainly be avoiding him as much as I can for the rest of my time out here. At least until I get some kind of apology because it wasn't me who was completely out of line...it was him. Not that I'd ever expect him to own to it, or any mistake he's made. Like I said, he does see himself as flawless. Ha, such a joke.
Well, whatever. Just thought I'd vent a bit about it, because it makes me really frustrated. Maybe it actually made me more frustrated that my grandmother just sat there and listened to it without defending me, I don't know. But oh yeah, he'll sit around for the first few days after I arrive and tell me how proud he is of me, how 'beautiful' and 'sexy' (yes, sexy) I am, how great it is when I come out and visit, and all that garbage...but as soon as he's had his fill (and it doesn't take him very long), he's nothing but a nasty jerk with a real short temper and tolerance for me, or for anyone who's been around for too long. Anyone whom my grandmother happens to love and likes to spend time with is a potential target for his bitterness and hatred. It's like I said...he needs my grandmother's attention focused on him all the time...he needs her to serve him, cater to him, dote on him, etc...for him to be happy. So if a whole day has gone by and my grandmother has been out visiting with us, you can bet by the time we get home he's one anal old jerk. Same old routine every day. I wonder how my grandmother puts up with it and doesn't tire of it. And you certainly can't travel anywhere with him...he's miserable in that regard as well, I know that from experience. One thing's for sure...my grandmother has mentioned taking me on a European trip as a special college graduation present, but if his coming along is part of the deal...I'd rather just forget it.
End rant.
Frustrated ] I've about had it with my grandmother's 'boyfriend,' Ed. He's such a jerk. I can only handle him for about 2-3 days when I first come out here to visit, and then it's all downhill from there, mainly because he just can't tolerate anyone stealing away my gradnmother's attention and becomes quite cruel as a result.
But anyway...tonight he was telling another one of his lame, boring stories at the dinner table to everyone...honestly it's one I've probably heard before, he tends to repeat his stories...and he's one of those that when he tells stories, he does so to show his intelligence and culture and all that garbage...so basically, all in an attempt to impress people, and he even condescends quite a bit, almost preaches...he thinks he's some kind of all-knowing superior being. But tonight, I ended up zoning at the table a bit, because I missed the first part of the story and really didn't see any point in listening any further...and boy it was LONG...and I didn't even really know he was intending it for everyone, I thought he was talking to my mom. But anyway, he got all offended when he found out I wasn't listening, said it was insulting, and when I tried to explain, he told me to just "shut up" and be quiet. Yeah, real nice.
But it doesn't end there. Tonight, right now, as I sit here on my computer, he and my grandmother are having a conversation right in the next room and obviously don't know that I'm here because they're talking about me. Ed is actually verbally bashing me. He says in his usual angry and rash tone, and I quote, "Geez, that granddaughter of yours is so insufferably insulting...she's so self-obsessed and self-involved, she doesn't ever listen to what anyone else has to say, blah blah blah"...oh, really? I'M the one who's self-obsessed and self-centered? (The following are actual true facts...yes, this 80-year-old man acts like this)
Who's the one who runs off like a baby every single night we have company over because in the midst of everything he's not the center of attention? Because no one is listening to him? Because someone else is getting a chance to talk for once?
Who's the one who storms off like a child in a jealous rampage when my grandmother talks about happy memories of her past?
Who's the one who drinks himself all day long into into these ridiculous, childish fits? Vodka all day...wine at night. Not so good.
Who's the one who, when he does get drunk, makes crude, sexual jokes and insults other people?
Oh yeah, that's not me. That's him, "Mr. Perfect," as he thinks himself to be. And he's a huge jerk for it. I'm just getting real sick of having to put up with him. But I can't express that, obviously...though I'm not the only one who notices these things. We've all talked about how ridiculous his behavior is and has been while we've been here, even with my grandmother. To bring it up with him would be just unthinkable, but I certainly don't have any desire to be respectful to him now. Well, maybe be respectful, because I don't want to stoop down to his level of total and utter disrespect...but I'll certainly be avoiding him as much as I can for the rest of my time out here. At least until I get some kind of apology because it wasn't me who was completely out of line...it was him. Not that I'd ever expect him to own to it, or any mistake he's made. Like I said, he does see himself as flawless. Ha, such a joke.
Well, whatever. Just thought I'd vent a bit about it, because it makes me really frustrated. Maybe it actually made me more frustrated that my grandmother just sat there and listened to it without defending me, I don't know. But oh yeah, he'll sit around for the first few days after I arrive and tell me how proud he is of me, how 'beautiful' and 'sexy' (yes, sexy) I am, how great it is when I come out and visit, and all that garbage...but as soon as he's had his fill (and it doesn't take him very long), he's nothing but a nasty jerk with a real short temper and tolerance for me, or for anyone who's been around for too long. Anyone whom my grandmother happens to love and likes to spend time with is a potential target for his bitterness and hatred. It's like I said...he needs my grandmother's attention focused on him all the time...he needs her to serve him, cater to him, dote on him, etc...for him to be happy. So if a whole day has gone by and my grandmother has been out visiting with us, you can bet by the time we get home he's one anal old jerk. Same old routine every day. I wonder how my grandmother puts up with it and doesn't tire of it. And you certainly can't travel anywhere with him...he's miserable in that regard as well, I know that from experience. One thing's for sure...my grandmother has mentioned taking me on a European trip as a special college graduation present, but if his coming along is part of the deal...I'd rather just forget it.
End rant.
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