Rant About My Parents

**Psyclone** · 08-01-2008, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by Cydkar

If you aren't direct with them (not rude) you get what you deserve. Not saying it will be easy but if you don't say/do something how will they know that you are going crazy?

That's good advice. Don't get mad at them. If you start by telling them how much you love them first, then tell them what the deal is, it may go the your way with no hard feelings. I know, it's easier said than done. I probably couldn't do it, but I lost both parents a long time ago.

**4VR4CY** · 08-01-2008, 06:26 PM

Mother problems.... don't they suck!

I feel for you and understand the need to get it off your chest.

(I also have great sympathy for your living in Sewer City, buy you already know that! :) )

**SeattleClone** · 08-01-2008, 06:44 PM

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**bos** · 08-01-2008, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by Psyclone

Ah water problems. Those are fun aren't they. Especially this year. If it's not a high water table issue the first step in keeping water out of the basement is to make sure when it rains, it goes away from the house. Keeping the eves clean is essential, then making sure there is some grade to take the water away from your house. A sinking driveway taking the water into your house would certainly be a priority to get that fixed or your problems could compound.

Isn't being a homeowner great sometimes?

Just put toppers on all my gutters. What a huge blessing 1.49 per 3ft of plastic is.

**bos** · 08-01-2008, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Psyclone

That's good advice. Don't get mad at them. If you start by telling them how much you love them first, then tell them what the deal is, it may go the your way with no hard feelings. I know, it's easier said than done. I probably couldn't do it, but I lost both parents a long time ago.

If only it were that easy. My wife has witnessed me try all angles of logic, empathy, etc. I get your philosophy, I really do and I would agree it would work on most people.

**1100011CS** · 08-01-2008, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by theshadow

Tell them they don't get grandkids until they knock it off.

Or tell them they have to keep the grandkids until they knock it off.

**usedcarguy** · 08-02-2008, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by bostinelosd

If only it were that easy. My wife has witnessed me try all angles of logic, empathy, etc. I get your philosophy, I really do and I would agree it would work on most people.

Use reverse psychology. Rip out her favorite bushes and plant some dead trees and some goofy lawn ornaments in HER yard. Make sure they are hideous enough to really get under her skin. Maybe something like a 12 ft. tall Darth Vader inflatable. When she expresses her displeasure, simply explain that you were only trying to help. When she says that it's HER yard, make a deal with her to stay the **** out of her yard if she stays the **** out of yours.

Sometimes people have problems seeing things from the other person's perspective and need a little help.