Friends: Anchor, Bruce and Chum's BB Version

[Meredith]

I have to make this brief because work is closing in on me quick, but I want to address this!

Betsey, my dear shark mentor, I do hear what you are saying. Of course I don’t like it, because that would mean I have another thing to add to the list of things I need to change about myself.

You have given me a lot to consider, per usual! And I solemnly promise to respect my H and myself by not using sarcasm unless it is of a factious manor and only intended to be funny. That is, not when we are having any sort of serious conversation.

However, I do feel that sarcasm does play a positive role in some interactions. For instance, if H were to call and tell me that his sister quit her job and will now be expecting more money from his mother to pay her bills (this happens fairly often) I would probably reply with a sarcastic comment. He knows how I feel about it, and frankly how I feel really won’t be changing anything. But the sarcasm makes him laugh, makes him see a humorous side to the situation. We both know how the other feels, and have talked seriously about the subject as well. I suppose what I am trying to say is that not all sarcasm is hiding our true feelings…just when it is used in an inappropriate time and place.

And, I am the first to admit I am definitely guilty of using sarcasm in inappropriate time and places. I can think of many times where I would say something sarcastic to H in an argument because I was frustrated, hurt and miserable and wanted to jab him a little…or, a lot. Nonetheless, that is one thing that I do promise to change. Add it to my list.

I will consider my sarcasm in my interactions with H.