@georgetakei Random thought, maybe let’s normalize buying our own drinks. Also helps avoid drink spiking. I never dated though. That whole scene is foreign to me. But I don’t like the concept of women being “bought” things to imply dependence. I think singles should be independent until committed, but maybe that’s too idealistic, maybe a little naive?
What I would have done would be that he'd have to come clean about the prank to the girl and apologize. Then as an apology offer money for a fine dining dinner at a central location on his expense from his monthly allowance. He wouldn't be at the dinner.
What a dimwit son, I would have made him do all the chores in addition. 😡
@rbreich An accessory-after-the-fact is someone who assists 1) someone who has committed a crime, 2) after the person has committed the crime, 3) with knowledge that the person committed the crime, and 4) with the intent to help the person avoid arrest or punishment. An accessory after the fact may be held liable for, among other things, obstruction of justice.
The #SCOTUS is merely correcting our misunderstanding of the Constitution. You thought "execute the Office" was about faithfully following the laws? Silly you. Execute means kill and now the #PRESIDENT can kill his office and any laws (or political opponents) he doesn't like. No idea why it took the six of them over 100 pages to explain such a silly little mistake.
@georgetakei Bad situation all around. I would contact the host privately and respectfully decline, giving my reason without judgment and asking if they’d be interested in a more personal get together later, if it seemed necessary.
I have allergies, so I can see both sides. Vegans have strong aversions to eating meat (by anyone) that aren’t as deadly serious as allergies, but should be respected in their own home.
Absent a major illness or long-term job loss, three months is not a stay; it's moving in. If it's her boyfriend, she needs another one. Might be what he was trying to tell her with this stunt. This guy has issues she doesn't need to live with for life.
@georgetakei I do not see much discussion of the approach of having a conversation with the other person where you explain how their behavior (lack of initiation of social situations) make her feel and giving the other person a chance to talk.
Might be a little more productive than a more passive approach, giving the latter might verge on passive-aggresive depending on context.