The In-Laws reaction

3/5/2008

So I’ve noticed the past few days that The Boys parents are being absolutely lovely to me. I’d like to put this down to what a great person i am but they weren’t that happy with me before. I first noticed this 2 days ago when The Boys dad was telling another rubbish joke. This time i didn’t laugh. A big thing for me. I try to come across that i don’t give a shit what other people think of me but getting on with the parents of someone you love is quite important to me. So usually I’d laugh at his rubbish jokes. This time as we were all sat round the kitchen table where we drink and smoke i decided not to laugh. He looked at me for a reaction. Noting came. To my surprise, The Boys mum laughed hysterically. They had all found it amusing that i didn’t laugh. The silence after the joke was penetrable. The laugh came at just the right moment and we continued to all talk about how rubbish his jokes are. Something i have in common with his mum apparently.

I often try to hide The Boy and I’s arguments from his parents but I’ve decided not to. I speak up when he says something stupid. I heard his Mum talking saying she thinks ‘its cute when they argue’.

Another good day for telling the truth and being honest. This might work out to be the best thing I’ve ever done. Also got an invite to The Boys dad’s birthday meal out of it. Good work honesty!