I truly believe that every problem I have in my life can be traced directly back to my mother.

I say this sarcastically. I love my mother, but there are those times that she drives me absolutely insane.

My mom has two main emotions; happy or real damn mad. She doesn't really do the whole sad thing. She is a tough one. Basically my mother is the state of new jersey.

she gives really stupid advice. every problem ever is because ” that person is ugly and jealous” or some variation of those two things. Everything can also always be fixed by telling said person they are just ugly and jealous. None of these things are always true nor do they work. Like ever.

But she listens, she will listen intently for as long as you need her to. Sometimes that's just as good as good advice, anyway.

So, I had a no show appointment today which gave me a little unexpected break. I decide to call mama dearest and update her on the whole fred debacle and ask her what she thinks. (ugly,jealous?) this is our honest to god actual conversation.

Antonia: so, ma, I've been thinking about this whole fred/ethel thing and I think I just need to ignore her and stop trying to force us to be on good terms.

Mom: Good. I told you from day one that girl was just jealous. She isn't a real pretty girl, is she?

Antonia: but you know, I feel like maybe my relationship with exmil and exfil might be too much drama right now. I love them but you think I should take a step back for a little? I feel like it is just too much bs...

Mom: why? I don't get it. I don't understand what you mean.

Antonia: like, maybe sit out a few times if they invite me over idk stay away from ethel atleast.

Mom: that's stupid. If they invite you they invite you.

Antonia: yea, but you don't think its a good idea to distance myself a little?

Mom: well, where you gonna go? are you thinking of leaving the state?

And there you have it, ladies and gentleman. Reason why I seek outside opinions and advice #274 lol