Actually, allow me to add this ;\) :

Hello all, ;\)

For those of you who have followed the BoBeLiNa SagA, you may know that I have finally had it. I am done. She is dead to me.

Having said that, I think it's time to have some fun !!! (No I don't mean playing with the girlies ;\) )

I am no longer in a position where I feel the need to be careful with every little thing I say to her as to not rock the boat. She has made her descions that have led to the big D. She continued to flaunt and cross the line and is now still in La-La land and facing the consequences of her actions. She apparently doesn't care any more (not that she ever did I believe) and is just trying to keep me off her back so that she can still see the kids.

She has been kinda friendly in emails and texts. Using the word "we" to describe a situation at my work. Whatever. Entitlement? Fog? Again. I don't know. Whatever.

Anyways...

Here are some thoughts and ideas based on this here:
http://www.marriagebuilders.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=37;t=019927

There may be some gems in here regarding your own situations. Have at it. ;\)

These aren't intended to be mean, or spiteful, or vindictive, etc. Just to point out things using word pictures and to couter any further WS Babble.

I don't intend to send these on their own, but to use them to respond to any and or if emails sent by her. And these are meant to be funny.

Your thoughts, comments, ideas and additions to this thread are greatly appreciated. This may help others too.

Thanks !!! You guys and gals do ROCK !!! ;\)

BoBeLiNa

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In no particular order. Ideas separated by dotted lines. ;\)
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. Of course you don't have to show empathy. What do you care what others are thinking or feeling.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. Your right. No one is going to "play" games with you. You play your own games by your own rules even if at others expense.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. Of course you can do whatever you want. Even if doing so is at others expense.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. You should be proud of yourself. You have an amazing record of integrity and honesty.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. It's not your fault. They made you do it.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. Of course it's not lying. Anything you say doesn't have to be the truth.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. That was disrespectful. Know one has the right to tell you that you treat them with contempt or disdain.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. That does sound condescending. Who is to say that your not better and smarter than the they are.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. No one has the right to condemn your friends. How many people can say they have friends with as many problems as yours.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. Of course your justified in your actions. What does it matter if everyone else thinks your wrong.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. Of course you were raised right. Not many family's live in denial like yours.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. No one has any right to condemn your family. Most family's are rampant with drug and alcohol abuse and riddled with personality disorders.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. Of course any criticism of your family is unfounded. All family's are as dysfunctional as yours.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. Of course you haven't done anything wrong. You are always right.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. No one controls you. You have been in control of every single one of your actions and decisions.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. No one has made you the person that you are. You did that all on your own.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. No one makes you do anything. You do what you want to do. Even if at others expense.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. There are consequences for your decisions and your actions. And now you get to live with them.
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(Insert WS babble)
Yes, I would agree. The kids are better served living with me in an environment of honesty, integrity, responsibility and commitment. They deserve it. Especially after all that you've put them through.
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You often said that you raised your brother. I remember conversations that we had where you stated that if your brother were to have a child, that that child would be better served by not having a relationship with your brother.

Reasons you cited included your brother's:
-lack of empathy for others
-self-righteousness
-inability to have a real or meaningful relationship with anybody
-using other people
-deceitfulness
-lack of responsibility
-dishonesty and lack of openess
-lack of integrity
-manipulation of others
-alcohol and substance abuse
-unreliability
-selfishness and self-centeredness
-laziness
-contempt, disdain, and lack of respect for others
-insincerity
-fact that he's a comfort junkie
-inability to admit when he is wrong
-apparent personality disorders
-infidelity
-Etc.
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I read some interesting quotes lately:

"The fruit doesn't fall far from the tree".

and

"Thoughts become Actions
Actions become Habits
Habits become Character
Character decides Destiny"

Interesting stuff.
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