Comments on: I’m a loser baby so why don’t you kill me

By: river

river — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:31:11 +0000

She’s at playgroup with her child, it’s perfectly normal to assume there’s a husband in the mix. She’s new to the country, new to you, there’s no way you could know her partner is a woman. So don’t feel bad at all. At least now you do know and if you see them together you won’t have that “scrape jaw off the ground” shock moment.

By: alejna

alejna — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:44:26 +0000

Oh, I know well the aftertaste of foot-in-mouth. I'm also one to beat myself up. That being said, I don't think you should beat yourself up! I hope that you'll have a chance to have a new and improved encounter with her soon. alejna’s last blog post... mmmm: some comments on commenting

By: Lara

Lara — Sun, 17 May 2009 08:12:16 +0000

I reckon she probably adores you – and went home and told her partner that she met a great woman at kindy today!

If it helps any, I’m worse. I met a woman under pretty much the same circumstances, and felt obliged to tell her how much I love lesbians. All my friends are lesbians, I wish I was a lesbian, etc…

Far, far worse than what you did. And for the record, we’re still friends

By: creativekerfuffle

creativekerfuffle — Sun, 17 May 2009 01:53:32 +0000

i think the other mom probably understands, i’m sure you aren’t the first person that made that assumption. plus, it sounds like maybe you’ve found a new mom to connect w/ and that’s a good thing. don’t sell yourself short!!!

By: Ali

Ali — Sat, 16 May 2009 13:17:19 +0000

Yeah, you’re right actually. It’s a confusing thing. I’m sure I’ve just been being dumb and paranoid!

By: Antoinette Meaterson

Antoinette Meaterson — Sat, 16 May 2009 12:51:48 +0000

I wouldn’t worry about it, unless of course next week she goes out of her way to avoid you like the plague.

This stuff is so confusing for everyone…I remember when my Boy was born, the hospital didn’t even take for granted we were married. Yes, there was a man with me, but I’m sure in their minds, they didn’t DARE assume we were married. If I remember correctly, I think someone even asked, and we were like “yah, we’re married” in a tone that so said “DUH”. But I’m sure they had gotten schooled on more than one occasion.

Antoinette Meaterson’s last blog post… OMG TWICE IN A WEEK…Slow down girl

By: Ali

Ali — Sat, 16 May 2009 11:40:23 +0000

You’re right, of course. I will now go off and beat myself up for being melodramatic and anxious -that’s not any better, is it?

By: Ali

Ali — Sat, 16 May 2009 11:38:55 +0000

I was very proud of myself yesterday actually. I went out and made small talk with strangers AND made phone calls of an organisational nature. I was on fire.

By: Ali

Ali — Sat, 16 May 2009 11:38:01 +0000

I reckon you are right. I did manage to avoid condemning her to damnation so I should be pleased really, I suppose.

By: Ali

Ali — Sat, 16 May 2009 11:36:54 +0000

Yes, easy mistake to make I suppose.