For the second consecutive Saturday (which is a rarity -- more on that in a second), My Asshole Brother and my sister-in-law and my niece are coming over today/Saturday, and this time it appears as though they're having dinner -- ribs and everything. When Father serves ribs, it's fancy.
But I will not be there. For the second consecutive Saturday I will avoid My Asshole Brother. My main reason, of course, is that I don't want to see the bullying motherfucker. But unlike last Saturday, where I tried my best to stay away while they were at the house, this time I actually have a good reason to be gone. I am busy getting ready for Sunday's party, and then I have the United match in the afternoon. Sure, I could go back, but the earliest I would be back is 6, and by then they'll probably be done eating, and I still need to eat dinner, and so it's just best if I just stay out for dinner. So it's half an excuse, if anything.
All this time away from My Asshole Brother makes me concerned about my relationship with my niece. I swear I blogged about him turning my niece against me, and if I know him (and I do) he's doing it right now. And unfortunately he has my absences to use against me -- "See, he's not here because he doesn't love you." And I hate that bullshit manipulation; if I want to see her, I have to put up with him.
So of course the ball's in my court. And you know, I don't regret not being there. In fact, if they're dropping by next Saturday, I won't be at home, either; have to attend my friend's musical in the afternoon, then attend the United match in the evening. Still think it's best to stay away from toxic people, you know?
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