MidwestUSA Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 That's a pretty big faux pas, but I see a way out. Not guaranteed to work, but worth a try, and you'd obviously have to get her to agree to talk to you. You'll tell her the story of your childhood pet, Iggy, your iguana, who was tragically snatched from your yard by a bird of prey when you were twelve. At that point, you and Iggy had spent eight formative (for both of you) years together. You and Iggy did everything as one, including sleep (the heat lamp explains your baked brain syndrome). I am hoping you were stroking girlfriend's face when you made the comment, so that you can backtrack now and say you were simply lost in the fond memories of stroking Iggy as you drifted off to sleep, soon to be immersed in dreams of catching beetles together and snoozing on a rock in the sun, content with full bellies. As long as you can keep a serious face, and conjure up some big ole crocodile (LOL) tears, I think you have a shot. Remember, a part of you died the day you watched in horror as Iggy was snatched by that bald eagle. It seems to have happened in slow motion, but looking back, there wasn't a thing you could have done. You'd only just set him in the garden (during peak grub worm season) and turned to get him a dish of water. No one could have predicted it; you hope to someday be able to stop beating yourself up over it. It took an entire summer of mowing lawns to earn the money for the engraved granite headstone you got him. The laser etching with the pic of the two of you together was a sweet touch! Who can resist the story of a boy and his first love? Good luck, be grateful he wasn't a ferret. 1
suladas Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 That's a pretty big faux pas, but I see a way out. Not guaranteed to work, but worth a try, and you'd obviously have to get her to agree to talk to you. You'll tell her the story of your childhood pet, Iggy, your iguana, who was tragically snatched from your yard by a bird of prey when you were twelve. At that point, you and Iggy had spent eight formative (for both of you) years together. You and Iggy did everything as one, including sleep (the heat lamp explains your baked brain syndrome). I am hoping you were stroking girlfriend's face when you made the comment, so that you can backtrack now and say you were simply lost in the fond memories of stroking Iggy as you drifted off to sleep, soon to be immersed in dreams of catching beetles together and snoozing on a rock in the sun, content with full bellies. As long as you can keep a serious face, and conjure up some big ole crocodile (LOL) tears, I think you have a shot. Remember, a part of you died the day you watched in horror as Iggy was snatched by that bald eagle. It seems to have happened in slow motion, but looking back, there wasn't a thing you could have done. You'd only just set him in the garden (during peak grub worm season) and turned to get him a dish of water. No one could have predicted it; you hope to someday be able to stop beating yourself up over it. It took an entire summer of mowing lawns to earn the money for the engraved granite headstone you got him. The laser etching with the pic of the two of you together was a sweet touch! Who can resist the story of a boy and his first love? Good luck, be grateful he wasn't a ferret. Genius! 2
ktya Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 We were messing around and I joked that her skin made her look like a reptile. Guys got game. Bad joke man. Especially when messing around. 1
Hopeful30 Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 If you know she is insecure about her skin in particular, joking about it should be an obvious no-no. Even if you didn't mean it, the point is you still chose to joke about something you know makes her feel insecure about herself. I think it's pretty obvious that joke or not, you hurt her feelings and you shouldn't be trying to justify your actions ("but it was a JOKE"). You should be talking with your girlfriend to understand why this upset her as much as it did (since apparently it's not obvious enough). 1
todreaminblue Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 That's a pretty big faux pas, but I see a way out. Not guaranteed to work, but worth a try, and you'd obviously have to get her to agree to talk to you. You'll tell her the story of your childhood pet, Iggy, your iguana, who was tragically snatched from your yard by a bird of prey when you were twelve. At that point, you and Iggy had spent eight formative (for both of you) years together. You and Iggy did everything as one, including sleep (the heat lamp explains your baked brain syndrome). I am hoping you were stroking girlfriend's face when you made the comment, so that you can backtrack now and say you were simply lost in the fond memories of stroking Iggy as you drifted off to sleep, soon to be immersed in dreams of catching beetles together and snoozing on a rock in the sun, content with full bellies. As long as you can keep a serious face, and conjure up some big ole crocodile (LOL) tears, I think you have a shot. Remember, a part of you died the day you watched in horror as Iggy was snatched by that bald eagle. It seems to have happened in slow motion, but looking back, there wasn't a thing you could have done. You'd only just set him in the garden (during peak grub worm season) and turned to get him a dish of water. No one could have predicted it; you hope to someday be able to stop beating yourself up over it. It took an entire summer of mowing lawns to earn the money for the engraved granite headstone you got him. The laser etching with the pic of the two of you together was a sweet touch! Who can resist the story of a boy and his first love? Good luck, be grateful he wasn't a ferret. lol.....i am laughing at the computer screen ...brilliant.....i reckon that would make a cool childrens book...iggy the iguana who wasnt a ferret wouldnt kill iggy off though....would make iggy the hero ...who saved the ferret and then went on to become a leader among lizards because his loose skin allowed him to be an awesome fighter.....soldier lizard.....battle scarred and proud of his loose skin.......lol...ahem...love your brain usa.........deb 1
ascendotum Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 I've copped short shift from women at times in my life so I don't sugar coat BS to protect insecurities. 'Does this make my bum look big'...if it does...answer is yes, but I'll never tease them about something I know they are sensitive about. There was a bit of callousness to that tease on her skin. No surprise on the posts coming back here at you. I'm not sure what response you expected from her. Maybe you are used to making smartarse put down humor of your mates & strangers. Things wont be back to normal for a while, and you got some sucking up to do for a while to make ammends. Would you be happier if she filled out her skin more by getting fat again...she just might decide to do that.
crederer Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 I had a very sensitive mother. I learned at a young age you can't joke with most women the way you can with the boys. I've heard bf's say some seriously rude stuff to their girls and some girls take it in stride while my jaw hits the floor in amazement that they got away with it.
aprilisi Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 No need to say much, its all been said. Very well. But this made me cringe. You screwed up big time and even if she forgives you she will probably never forget.
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