sister's visiting

[foodshrink]

So I got to spend a day with my only sibling, Katy, who's here from London for 4 days.  I haven't seen her for a tumultous year in which she kept trying marital counseling, decided it wasn't going to work and got a divorce, sold one of two apartments, moved into the one not sold, and has entered the dating world.  Luckily she's got a good, trusted

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[grouchyoldcoot]

So just what is your sister looking for? Geez louise. I find it hard to believe she's made out of the same stuff as the rest of us.

good lovin'

[foodshrink]

Katy wants to find a relationship where she feels good about herself and they love each other (and first experience some freedom). Her last relationship started that way but he got very "emotionally abusive", which she also describes as the way some Italian marriages work (lots of drama in any disagreement). She could not stand up for herself or acknowledge that this was ruining her feelings for him until it was too late. So she has little difficulty meeting rich, successful, intelligent, active men by the dozen, but wants to focus on the way they are together not just how they are "on paper". That's completely correct from my perspective. Char and I started out with a lot of differences "on paper" but felt right together. She initially thought he was so wrong for me and now has done a 180.

Re: good lovin'

[cellio]

but wants to focus on the way they are together not just how they are "on paper". That's completely correct from my perspective.

I agree. But that said, I'm curious about how she's meeting rich, successful, intelligent, active men by the dozen. :-)

Whew - good thing she came all this way so /she/ could go shopping.

Whatever would you do without her? :-)

Re: good lovin'

[foodshrink]

I just have to process her lifestyle and choices with someone (Char and LJ). She seems to have gotten into a "financial world" circle of friends and has an apartment in the most expensive, chic part of London. She goes to lots of parties where she meets more of these type of guys. It's bewildering to me, but we worked hard and searched to find the SCA as a good social fit for both me and Char, so I guess one can do the same in other social circles.

Yes, without her poor Joshua still wouldn't have any snow boots, Ian would be wearing sweats to the synagogue, and my wardrobe wouldn't have been "elevated" by 2 pairs of comfy pants. (The brand said it would "elevate your wardrobe").

[mg4h]

Those mirrors are definitely perfect for the castle. Wow.

;)

[byronhaverford]

I would like to say, for the record, that I have always had confidence in Katy's attractiveness.

And when foodshrink says I was a super-prince for taking the kids away, what she really means is that she kicked me out with a figurative boot to the backside.

>I'm curious about how she's meeting rich, successful, intelligent, active men by the dozen. :-)

I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that it has something to do with her being single, gorgeous, athletic, and a Londoner.

[glenra]

I'll see your "single, gorgeous, athletic, Londoner" and raise you "accomplished, determined, stylish, world traveller".

In particular, having been a world-class athlete says something.