My mother's cousin Sue is a pill. She's one of those women with whom you have to walk on eggshells. She's always upset by something. She lives an offended life. And she's great at it.
The latest offense was the fact that my mom didn't attend a surprise party for a man she'd seen three times in 30 years.
Horrible offense, right?
Sue, who thought Mom should have gone, stewed for awhile.
And then Mom and Dad came home to the following message:
Hello, it's Sue. I'm calling between television shows so you'd pick up the phone. But oh well. I'm sitting here looking at the Christmas present you bought me. It's so lovely... it's obvious you bought it for yourself. I'll see that it gets back to you. Goodbye.
WHUCK? My mother was floored. She bought the gift for Sue. The message hurt her feelings. And Mom is one of the sweetest, kindest individuals you'd ever meet.
Sigh. I'm so sick of bitchy, cantankerous old ladies.
Tell me this shit doesn't just happen in my family.
UPDATE: Mom called and found The Gift on her doorstep. Sue needs to grow the fuck up.
Hey, this sort of shite doesn't happen in only your family! I have a niece who is difficult to deal with--she seems to blame our whole family for perceived ills. Because of her internal attitude, it is difficult to relate to her, so I end up being the very asshole she seems to think me to be already. That's the problem with people like your aunt. No matter what you mom (who is incredibly sweet) does, Sue will transform her into an asshole. We all know that is due to Sue not loving herself, but knowing that truth doesn't make it any easier.
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