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Life & Events > Relationships > Is it Moi?
 

Is it Moi?

I'm beginning to wonder.

My first wife moved out to "find herself" (back in '90) and never returned. (She was also cheating on me.)

My second wife walked out (2000) so she could be nearer to her children (100 mi away), or so she says.

My youngest daughter moved in with her mother (#1) when she was a Jr. in high school. I was "too strict" (ha).

My son also left home to stay with his mother (still #1) when he was a Senior in high school. (20 miles away)

Now my sister, who moved in with me back on Dec. 1 ('09), has apparently moved in with our father (6 mi away). She has been there for over 3 weeks. No explanation. She sneaks out here to take things back with her, presuming I won't notice. Duh.

I take daily showers. I keep the house neat. I grow my own food and can cook for myself. I'm quiet and pleasant to be around (self analysis). I never yelled at or spanked my kids (or wives/sister).

I don't understand it. I had the same college roommate for 5 years (male), but excepting my son, women always leave me! (Well, my two eldest daughters didn't, although in a sense they did, since they live in Honduras and California!)

Should I ask my sister for an explanation or what her intentions are? I really don't care, and, as a matter of fact, I prefer living alone (hence "Solitaire"). But I sure do wonder--
maybe I have the infamous "cooties"!

posted on Aug 25, 2010 1:44 PM ()

Comments:

Just ask her Randy!
comment by itsjustme on Aug 26, 2010 7:47 AM ()
That's easier said than done, but it has to be.
reply by solitaire on Aug 26, 2010 1:27 PM ()
Counting your blessings, I see.
comment by jondude on Aug 26, 2010 4:39 AM ()
Gotcha!
reply by solitaire on Aug 26, 2010 1:26 PM ()
Call her up and ask if she wants you to load the rest of her stuff in your truck and drive it over to your dad's house to save her the trips; bring it out into the open, and maybe she'll say if she had a problem. Maybe it's not any one thing, just a general deal, and maybe she figures when your dad dies she'll get to stay in his house. Also, she will be over there in case something comes up and he needs help. In other words, there might be a lot of factors at play. Did she ever pay any share of the utilities?
comment by troutbend on Aug 25, 2010 10:57 PM ()
She paid one month of the energy bill (half), not a dime more. I'm too nice to say anything, and she took advantage. I thought about stacking all her belongings in the garage, however! Not too subtle. I may see her this weekend sometime. Then???
reply by solitaire on Aug 26, 2010 1:25 PM ()
Too bad we are not neighbors because I like you! I have the same problem... sort of. The men in my life, well I am twice divorced, etranged from one son and the other committed suicide. I know why you wonder if it is you because I often wonder if it is me. I think people with high standards sometimes intimidate others even when we don't expect them to live up to our standards.
comment by dragonflyby on Aug 25, 2010 5:58 PM ()
I'm glad someone understands, Dottie. I hate feeling paranoid! Outwardly, I brush it off, but inwardly, I'm angry. You all are my psychologists.
reply by solitaire on Aug 26, 2010 1:21 PM ()
P.S. You can also now ask your adult kids what their agenda was. Maybe they'll be more forthcoming. I wouldn't bother with the exes.
comment by tealstar on Aug 25, 2010 5:32 PM ()
I'd definitely ask. Also tell her you don't appreciate her sneaking around. If she wants to leave, she should say so, and you'll help her pack. Another thought ... you say she dominates your dad. Maybe she likes that because she can't pull that around you. And you can also ask your dad if he minds her nose in the tent before she gets all the way in. He may need help.
comment by tealstar on Aug 25, 2010 5:31 PM ()
I DO need to talk to Dad--alone! I don't like confrontations, so I'm hesitant to say anything to Barb. I'll find a way--and the words--one of these days.
reply by solitaire on Aug 26, 2010 1:17 PM ()
I would definitely ask. After all, you went out of your way to make a place for her in your home. The very least she owes you is some explanation.
comment by redimpala on Aug 25, 2010 4:50 PM ()
I'm thinking about asking "what's the deal?" She complains about living with our father. Maybe she's a masochist?
reply by solitaire on Aug 26, 2010 1:14 PM ()
To answer your question at the top--IT AINT MOI!!!
comment by greatmartin on Aug 25, 2010 3:57 PM ()
That's what I'm thinking--it's never me!
reply by solitaire on Aug 26, 2010 1:12 PM ()
Hmmm... you really don't care, but you sure are curious? Maybe the last paragraph need a bit more thought.
comment by jjoohhnn on Aug 25, 2010 2:56 PM ()
I guess I'm sending mixed messages. I care, but act like I don't. I like all the advice here.
reply by solitaire on Aug 26, 2010 1:11 PM ()
I think Kristylyn has it got it right. Btw, what is a 'cootie'?
comment by febreze on Aug 25, 2010 2:55 PM ()
Women are so much more perceptive than men. And now you know what cooties are, although when we were kids, it was just an expression of anything untouchable, like "oooh, get away from me".
reply by solitaire on Aug 26, 2010 1:09 PM ()
cooties is head lice. ewww.
reply by tealstar on Aug 25, 2010 5:26 PM ()
It's good you don't mind living alone. I can see how your sister just up and leaving without even an explanation could hurt your feelings, but I'm sure she has her reasons. And I highly doubt you have cooties!
comment by nangrey2012 on Aug 25, 2010 2:21 PM ()
I guess it shows my feelings are hurt. Actually, I didn't even think of that. I'm a rather tender fellow, so you may be on to something.
reply by solitaire on Aug 26, 2010 1:05 PM ()
Maybe it shows that you like your alone time and people are trying to respect that? I know I give off an air when I want everyone to leave me alone which I am sure can make me difficult to live with at times.
comment by kristilyn3 on Aug 25, 2010 1:52 PM ()
Good thought. I'm not aware of any "air" I give off, however.
reply by solitaire on Aug 26, 2010 1:02 PM ()

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