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Watched the Season 3 ender of Buffy last night and got a wonderful letter from psycho ex. After reading through its ridiculousness, I was going to throw it away but then I thought I might save it for evidence just in case. It was formally signed and dated so I can pinpoint the exact date she let me know that she had officially dropped off of the deep end. Throughout the letter, she tries to explain to me how hard it is for her to finally say what she has written down and gives me some great advice on dealing with arguments in future relationships:
"I have learned that when relationships are having problems, it is best to let the other person talk, let them talk all they want without interrupting. Then do the same for the other person." (I think she meant "Then let the other person do the same for you" but then again, maybe not) "That way all of the thoughts are out there uninterrupted and everything is said that wanted to be said. It would probably be wise to even record it so you can go back over it and talk about the thoughts and feelings that came up when the other person was talking (this kind of being a unbiased 3rd party)."
So apparently it is highly recommended to carry a tape recorder with you at all times because you never know when you might get into an argument with someone.
Samantha: Johnny, I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE!
Johnny: Hold that thought, Sam.
Johnny (in thoughts): Drama Sense is tingling! Good thing I have my trusty TAPE RECORDER!
(Johnny puts tape recorder down in between them and hits the "RECORD" button)
Johnny: Okay, let the argument commence!
I wonder....where did she learn such wonderful relationship advice? Let's read on:
"I am taking the Human Development class I tried to take last semester, on Relationships, Marriage and Family. So far it is wonderful and I hope to learn a lot."
Wow, only 1 week of class has gone by and she's already ready to dispense valuable relationship advice. Somehow, I want to check out the book for that class so I can see what other wonderful nuggets of wisdom it contains. Maybe it has a big section on the importance of GIVING SOMEONE SPACE after a relationship has ended, but I somehow doubt that a book suggesting you tape record an argument has anything valuable to teach.
Then she makes sure to have some flowery language to push the Dramatic Quota (DQ) level up to 11. I think she was particularly proud of this passage:
"I hope this letter helps melt the glacier that has formed between us..."
Ah, such beautiful prose from someone who isn't even an English major!
Yet sadly, just when things are getting good, the letter comes to a close:
"Warmly and with love -- (signed) Jenisa Alton
P.S. Good Luck with studies!"
If anything, Vegas always taught me to go out on a high note. I probably would have omitted the whole "Good Luck with studies!" bit at the end, but that's just me.
And the lesson here kids is that sometimes you can't avoid drama but you certainly can continue to ignore it! And that's what exactly what I plan to do.
"I have learned that when relationships are having problems, it is best to let the other person talk, let them talk all they want without interrupting. Then do the same for the other person." (I think she meant "Then let the other person do the same for you" but then again, maybe not) "That way all of the thoughts are out there uninterrupted and everything is said that wanted to be said. It would probably be wise to even record it so you can go back over it and talk about the thoughts and feelings that came up when the other person was talking (this kind of being a unbiased 3rd party)."
So apparently it is highly recommended to carry a tape recorder with you at all times because you never know when you might get into an argument with someone.
Samantha: Johnny, I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE!
Johnny: Hold that thought, Sam.
Johnny (in thoughts): Drama Sense is tingling! Good thing I have my trusty TAPE RECORDER!
(Johnny puts tape recorder down in between them and hits the "RECORD" button)
Johnny: Okay, let the argument commence!
I wonder....where did she learn such wonderful relationship advice? Let's read on:
"I am taking the Human Development class I tried to take last semester, on Relationships, Marriage and Family. So far it is wonderful and I hope to learn a lot."
Wow, only 1 week of class has gone by and she's already ready to dispense valuable relationship advice. Somehow, I want to check out the book for that class so I can see what other wonderful nuggets of wisdom it contains. Maybe it has a big section on the importance of GIVING SOMEONE SPACE after a relationship has ended, but I somehow doubt that a book suggesting you tape record an argument has anything valuable to teach.
Then she makes sure to have some flowery language to push the Dramatic Quota (DQ) level up to 11. I think she was particularly proud of this passage:
"I hope this letter helps melt the glacier that has formed between us..."
Ah, such beautiful prose from someone who isn't even an English major!
Yet sadly, just when things are getting good, the letter comes to a close:
"Warmly and with love -- (signed) Jenisa Alton
P.S. Good Luck with studies!"
If anything, Vegas always taught me to go out on a high note. I probably would have omitted the whole "Good Luck with studies!" bit at the end, but that's just me.
And the lesson here kids is that sometimes you can't avoid drama but you certainly can continue to ignore it! And that's what exactly what I plan to do.