tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post6039507259405958360..comments2024-01-09T23:23:38.038-05:00Comments on Tales of the Sissy: A family affairMark in DEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12478832787656152843noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-59531317793658521212009-10-19T20:39:48.830-04:002009-10-19T20:39:48.830-04:00Kudos to your cousin and Aunt Mary. May you and Sp...Kudos to your cousin and Aunt Mary. May you and Spouse have a fantabulous time. Just don't outdance the Bride and Groom. :-) <br /><br />So will you guys be eligible to try to catch both the bouquet AND the garter? ;-)Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02884928698586182128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-18439524672637405192009-10-18T01:20:09.813-04:002009-10-18T01:20:09.813-04:00I was going to comment that my concern was for you...I was <i>going</i> to comment that my concern was for your cousin and her husband-to-be. My fear was that attention would be deflected off them and onto the feuding factions of the family and how you all handle yourselves. Sorta like the way people crane their necks when they pass a car accident.<br /> <br />But if your cousin invited you then we have to assume she knows what's she's doing.<br /><br />So you go, bring Spouse and I can hardly wait to read how it turns out. I'm a bit of a voyeur myself.tankmontrealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303476618446125363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-23378387023485900552009-10-17T08:46:47.144-04:002009-10-17T08:46:47.144-04:00I kinda hope for drama, but only because I'm a...I kinda hope for drama, but only because I'm a reality tv sucker. Really, honoring your cousin is the right thing to do. The discomfort is as small as you will want it to be.tornwordohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16581361982939423598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-31722775049235657622009-10-16T02:02:01.959-04:002009-10-16T02:02:01.959-04:00I'm stunned that your parents have disassociat...I'm stunned that your parents have disassociated themselves from you. That is very sad.<br /><br />You should lead your life as fully as you want including attending family celebrations.<br /><br />It is your parents' loss if they won't be reconciled.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14778094395442538035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-67013014329813494372009-10-15T23:31:27.315-04:002009-10-15T23:31:27.315-04:00I am so sorry that you have to even face this deci...I am so sorry that you have to even face this decision. You and spouse are utterly lovely and moment of NOT having you in one's life- is well, a real loss. <br /><br />I adore your candor, your courage, and your clarity.<br /><br />loveRomancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902489253812580658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-29278070694424962232009-10-15T17:49:01.851-04:002009-10-15T17:49:01.851-04:00It's for tour cousin. Yes you should go. Yes y...It's for tour cousin. Yes you should go. Yes you should have an excellent time. And yes you should rub your spouse and your excellent time right in their faces. <br /><br />Living well is the best revenge.cbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012048318668422826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-11954976738794171162009-10-15T11:50:45.189-04:002009-10-15T11:50:45.189-04:00If your parents try blackmailing your cousin - i...If your parents try blackmailing your cousin - i.e. try the "we'll only be there if he's disinvited" move - I hope your cousin will stand firm and simply say, "ALL family who want to celebrate my wedding with me are welcome." It sounds as if she'd do that; good for her.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11728432573368906547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-70156676951672174252009-10-15T11:23:01.646-04:002009-10-15T11:23:01.646-04:00You should have absolutely no concern for your par...You should have absolutely no concern for your parent?'s comfort level - as they have no concern for yours. They have chosen religion over their own child, so they are not certainly not deserving of any consideration whatsoever.<br /><br />Go, be fabulous and gay (in every sense of the word), and have a wonderful time.<br /><br />XOXOXOXOXODavid Dusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00348019814971057479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-26014348885856399812009-10-15T10:01:10.535-04:002009-10-15T10:01:10.535-04:00Be happy! Mark, go if you want to go, it is your d...Be happy! Mark, go if you want to go, it is your day too. Those silly ex-communication rules, from the major religions, were created to make their lives easier and to punish those who were no longer part of the church. If you want to go to the wedding, don't let them rule your world or destroy the chance to be in the lives of your family that except the two of you.<br /><br />If you haven't seen them in that long, prepare yourself. I was quite shocked to see my father and brother after eleven years of their absence. Nothing stays the same and they hadn't either.Kyle Leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13369076904327452139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-77067645541600002712009-10-15T00:51:33.034-04:002009-10-15T00:51:33.034-04:00Well that's a sticky wicket, isn't it?
G...Well that's a sticky wicket, isn't it? <br /><br />Good luck. When is the Big Event?Javahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377033663576614925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-53844640273859482912009-10-14T23:15:44.513-04:002009-10-14T23:15:44.513-04:00I agree.
Go. You have every right to be there and ...I agree.<br />Go. You have every right to be there and your cousin wants you there. <br />Smile, be happy and have a grand time.<br />Living well is the best revenge. And you and Spouse are living well and happy and in love. Don't let anyone spoil that for you.<br /><br /><br />PS LOVING the crush!Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-22450260108105162502009-10-14T22:30:38.671-04:002009-10-14T22:30:38.671-04:00If your cousin invited you I would go. Your parent...If your cousin invited you I would go. Your parents have no say in the matter on this one. Go to the wedding and then I would leave and not go to the reception. BTW- very very nice Cruch du Jour! Yummy.Mistress Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098940220513091207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-45934394236778932952009-10-14T21:50:06.152-04:002009-10-14T21:50:06.152-04:00What a tough and sad situation. I'm always so...What a tough and sad situation. I'm always sorry when I hear people go through this. If you decide to go, I hope everything goes smoothly. You deserve to be there if your cousin invited you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-83568870498064525102009-10-14T20:57:11.029-04:002009-10-14T20:57:11.029-04:00Great for you. Think about "You're dead t...Great for you. Think about "You're dead to me." as being cordial and polite.<br /><br />My mom is one of twelve and throughout the years there would be fights and sides taken and words unspoken. This always left the kids (cousins) stuck in the middle. <br /><br />I'm the oldest of the 30 cousins and one year finally had had enough. I told the waring tribe that their fight was not mine. That just because you're not talking to my mom, it doesn't mean I'm taking a side. From now on, I won't avoid anyone and I expect that I will be invited to all family functions separate of their status with my mom and if I didn't receive and invite, then they would be creating their own problem with ME and not talking wasn't an option. <br /><br />In addition, all the cousins took the same attitude. The response was pretty good and at least the cousins were able to remain friends and close.<br /><br />Good luck and strength.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-65814726961785940522009-10-14T20:35:54.228-04:002009-10-14T20:35:54.228-04:00Stephen is right....and Mary too. Go for the cous...Stephen is right....and Mary too. Go for the cousin, not for your parents. The invitation was clear who was invited....and you are! Leave your parents out of it. I swear, parents are a lot of work.A Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066992019067893513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9822653.post-52054528598088456392009-10-14T20:31:30.095-04:002009-10-14T20:31:30.095-04:00You should go... & honor your cousin. It is al...You should go... & honor your cousin. It is all about her special day & if your parents even start to give you an inkling of trouble, remind them that is your cousin's day.<br />I did not know this part of your story. I am sorry for you.<br />Hugs.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05967985806955115917noreply@blogger.com