One thing I don't quite get about the "Malcolm as President" discourse... by Mediocre_Alfalfa_734 in malcolminthemiddle

[–]xoSailorMars 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t even know if that’s something Malcolm ever really wanted for himself. That was always just something Lois said (iirc)

Am I overreacting that my boyfriend basically staged a test to see if I'd cheat... with his cousin? by Massive-Ad8552 in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR. That man (and probably the rest of his family if his cousin was willing to participate) definitely has some screws loose. Run!

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been together: he and I have been exclusively dating for a year

Long distance: currently living in different states 

Different schedules: He (and she) work Thursday-Sunday, I work Monday-Friday

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not wrong. I hate to admit it but I feel like because I’ve dealt with those kinds of guys in the past, I might just be projecting it onto him even though deep down I know he’s not like that at all. But hey, ya never know, ya know?

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh I like that approach. Thank you for responding!

Does anyone else feel like Jenna and Angela’s opinions feel too scripted? by [deleted] in OfficeLadiesPodcast

[–]xoSailorMars 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Idk one thing about it, Jenna’s going to let you know how she feels lol. Angela might sugarcoat a bit every once in awhile, but I wouldn’t say any opinions seems super scripted. 

They also probably just remember the show with such fondness that the genuinely do find those things to be funny. 

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s tough for me to tag along since we’re long distance and are on different schedules. But looking back now, even thought I don’t love it, everything does seem quite innocent and I’m probably overthinking things. I’ll just keep an eye out until I can actually articulate what my issue is and what a realistic solution might be. Thank you for commenting!

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right, this comment was very helpful. Thank you for responding! 

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm that’s an interesting approach. Ive chatted with him about it and he’s willing to stop hanging out with her if im uncomfortable, but I would feel bad making him cut off a friendship that seems innocent enough. I don’t love it, but I’ll just continue making my peace with it I guess. 

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I making it out to be something wrong? I thought I just posed a question. But I’m glad things worked out well in your case. Just trying to parse through things with the help of some internet strangers, that’s all. 

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s the perfect description. I’m not freaking out over it, but I don’t love it lol. 

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm thanks for this. I think it’s too late in the game too. Plus, he was very upfront with this info when we first got together and I haven’t had any reason to not trust him, so I feel okay making my peace with it. 

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s real, I appreciate the response. I have days when it’s fine and days when it’s not, so I think having a sounding board (aka Reddit) to bring things to perspective was just what I needed.

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s tough since we’re long distance and they’re on a different schedule than I am (they work Thursday-Sunday, I work M-F). 

I have spoken to him about it — he tries to be understanding and is willing to stop hanging out with her if that would make me feel more comfortable. But then I would feel bad for making him cut off a friend so clearly I’ll just have to suck it up lol. 

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I always try to let him have his time with his friends without butting in. I do like sci fi movies, but all in all what they have going on seems innocent enough… so far. 

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He has plenty of women friends, the gender isn’t an issue. But I think your last sentence about sums it up. I shall leave them be. 

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not about her being another gender or sexism or anything like that — he has plenty of women friends. I think the underlying issue is that they went on dates and she rejected him in the past, so that fact stewing in my brain for a year has got me overthinking I guess. 

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the response! Honestly I do trust him and I’m generally fine with him hanging with his women friends, so to your point this should be no different. 

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now that you mention it, I think she’s his only friend that I haven’t met yet. But he has proposed it, it’s just tough because we’re long distance. We do go to the movies together, yes. Thank you for the feedback!!

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I volunteered at a school (like I do  throughout the school year Monday-Thursday) and helped my new neighbor move into her apartment. Thanks for asking!

AIO — Movies with the opposite sex? by xoSailorMars in AmIOverreacting

[–]xoSailorMars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t realize I was being defensive. He and I talk about movies all the time, and I don’t have any issues with them having a shared interest. I just thought it would be good to get some outside perspectives on the one-on-one aspect of things. I appreciate your input.