this is maryangela Third thread -- he's gone

[NikB]

John and BJ - I really think it had a lot more to do with Mary's approach than with him being a bad guy.

Wanting heat in the house is a necessity, not an irritating request.

Absolutely! Doesn't even sound like she made a request, though. Sounds like she demanded it.

For him to deny his daughter heat is inexcusable.

Agreed, totally!! I wouldn't even doubt that when he calms down he may just find a way to get the keys there.

Heat in a house with kids involved? Surely there has to be someone out there who can treat you with the respect you deserve.

Had she been respectful when she called, I imagine she'd have gotten a much more respectful response.

I am sorry I draw the line at the well being of children. Anyone who puts a lock on a thermostat is not playing with a full deck.

This, I would agree with. The fact that he did this rather than discuss it calmly and work out an agreement on the heat tells me there was a MAJOR communication breakdown somewhere along the line.