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Post by HMARK Center on Nov 21, 2006 1:41:04 GMT -5
Ok, not really...but I couldn't help but laugh at myself over this.
I just starting going out with a girl on campus; I mean, literally, we just had our first official date last weekend, and we haven't even gotten to do a whole ton, since she's had some exams lately.
Anyway, flash back to last Sunday: my best (guy) friends are over my house watching the primetime Giants game, and they tell me to make sure I make the trip back from campus the next Monday night (in other words, tonight) to see the Giants/Jags game on MNF.
Now, jump ahead again; I have my first date with the girl, all's going great, and I, in my "What I'd give to go back to your place right about now" state, tell her to give me a call after classes on Monday night (in other words, tonight) so we can plan a night of just hanging out, having a few drinks, etc.
So, problem is, I only realize my mistake late last night. D'oh!
And how do I resolve it? Well, working on my side is that the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving at Rutgers always means we have a screwy "flipped" schedule, so I whip out my phone, can't reach her, so I shoot off a text saying "Sorry babe, I completely forgot that, with my schedule all screwed up, I can't hang out tonight. Def. call me after class tommorrow, k?"
I then proceed to drive home and catch the game with my friends.
...Awful Giants loss, yes, but we still had fun.
Now, like I said, this really wasn't anything awful; from gauging her personality, she doesn't seem the jealous/clingy type, but, this early in the game, I wasn't taking any chances. I just found it kind of funny that, after JUST beginning to date the girl, I already pull the "White lie to ditch on a date so I can hang with my friends/watch a game/both" card.
So, any of you have any "I'm a jerk, so sue me!" stories to share?
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Nov 21, 2006 1:44:19 GMT -5
So karmically, you made the Giants lose, and now the Cowboys are tied with them for first.
I have no issue with that whatsoever.
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Post by EvilMasterBetty, Esq. on Nov 21, 2006 1:44:47 GMT -5
If it was me i'd ditch the game. But that's because me having any kind of date is as rare as an Eagles championship.
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Nov 21, 2006 1:46:56 GMT -5
In all seriousness, I'd say that sits pretty low on the jerk scale and actually probably makes you better off than if you'd ditched your buddies.. i.e. if she knew this early on that you'd rearrange your whole life for her, that couldn't be a good thing.
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Post by HMARK Center on Nov 21, 2006 1:47:40 GMT -5
So karmically, you made the Giants lose, and now the Cowboys are tied with them for first. I have no issue with that whatsoever. GAH! HI-KIBA! <falls on own sword in shame> |
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Post by EvilMasterBetty, Esq. on Nov 21, 2006 1:51:31 GMT -5
yeah in honesty, its way too early in your relationship for this to be too high on the jerk scale. Now if this was some big thing that was planned well in advance or a regular thing, then you would be a jerk.
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Post by THE Dinobot on Nov 21, 2006 1:52:13 GMT -5
I'm glad I'm not a sports watching type of guy.
In my case, I've only lost the gals because I'm a lazy bum and some other loser stuff.
But, in your case, on one hand, you've got to support the team and root them on to victory, all while hanging out with pals and joshing around. But, on the other hand...it's a new girlfriend.
So, a major mishap took place.
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Post by HMARK Center on Nov 21, 2006 1:52:35 GMT -5
yeah in honesty, its way too early in your relationship for this to be too high on the jerk scale. Now if this was some big thing that was planned well in advance or a regular thing, then you would be a jerk. Naturally. Like I said, I just kind of found it funny when I actually thought about it. |
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Nov 21, 2006 1:56:23 GMT -5
Actually though, re-reading, you didn't even tell a white lie " my schedule is totally screwed", which in this particular case was true, even if it was just to watch football. Had you provided some erroneous particulars, that woulda been one thing, but since ya kept it nice and general, you're in the clear. Besides, it shows ya have your own life. so + 1 for you. The alternative would be Clingy Mcwusserton, that dude never gets laid.
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Post by DukeDavis on Nov 21, 2006 2:01:42 GMT -5
In all seriousness, I'd say that sits pretty low on the jerk scale and actually probably makes you better off than if you'd ditched your buddies.. i.e. if she knew this early on that you'd rearrange your whole life for her, that couldn't be a good thing. yeah in honesty, its way too early in your relationship for this to be too high on the jerk scale. Now if this was some big thing that was planned well in advance or a regular thing, then you would be a jerk. Wait... what's better, to be high or low on the jerk scale? As in: Bill: I ditched my layday for a football game. Jim: That's pretty low... on the jerk scale. Or Bill: I ditched my layday for a football game. Jim: That's pretty high on the jerk scale. It would seem to me there's not a jerk scale but a general scale, and jerk would be on the bottom while saint would be on the top. So being higher up, even below the midline, is better than low on the jerk scale. Personally, I blame the liberal media. |
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Post by cocainedbrain on Nov 21, 2006 2:05:11 GMT -5
Don't blame the Cowboys for beating the Colts, blame the Giants for not being able to beat the Jags.  I have nothing else to add to this thread. I've always been a better ex boyfriend than anything else. |
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Post by Toom E. Guci on Nov 21, 2006 2:11:48 GMT -5
Makes ya feel better, my second date with my current wife was to my bedroom to watch Starrcade2000.
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Post by TuneinTokyo on Nov 21, 2006 2:12:30 GMT -5
Hooray!
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Nov 21, 2006 2:12:49 GMT -5
I love the fact that you call her your CURRENT wife. heh.
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Post by Ultimo Chocula on Nov 21, 2006 2:15:29 GMT -5
Makes ya feel better, my second date with my current wife was to my bedroom to watch Starrcade2000. I thought I had a good one but I can't top that. The plan for the first date with my current girlfriend was to go see roller derby. |
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Nov 21, 2006 3:20:39 GMT -5
Besides bouncing her head off the concrete?? Naaaaaaah............
It's not that bad. We were watching TV and the couch, laying down like and I fell asleep. I woke up suddenly and did this, something, move and knocked her off the couch and onto the concrete floor (an actual one, not WWE style ones).
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Post by Topher is Human on Nov 21, 2006 3:36:58 GMT -5
Is that flame baiting?
OK well the worse I got is this girl I've been going out with for a few months now recently broke up with me for some unknown reason and she said she wanted to be friends... TWO days later one of her friends who I've fancied asked me out and I accepted... now my ex won't talk to me because she still likes me apparently...
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Post by HMARK Center on Nov 21, 2006 4:05:20 GMT -5
Is that flame baiting? OK well the worse I got is this girl I've been going out with for a few months now recently broke up with me for some unknown reason and she said she wanted to be friends... TWO days later one of her friends who I've fancied asked me out and I accepted... now my ex won't talk to me because she still likes me apparently... Haha, NICE. Far as I'm concerned, you did the right thing. |
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Post by psychotix5000 on Nov 21, 2006 4:53:42 GMT -5
This is turning into a "relationship stories" thread. Hell, I'll keep it going.
My last long term relationship lasted 4 years. It ended because she made no time for me, but always hung out with her friends. The kicker was an elaborate night in I had planned for her birthday. When I surprised her and told her the plan she said, "No, I'd rather go to the movies." Needless to say, I was pissed. At first I said ok and hung up. I called her back 2 hours later and broke up with her. On her birthday.
Turns out I did the right thing, too. The next poor sap she latched on to is now her husband after only 6 months of dating.
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Post by Topher is Human on Nov 21, 2006 5:05:44 GMT -5
This is turning into a "relationship stories" thread. Hell, I'll keep it going. My last long term relationship lasted 4 years. It ended because she made no time for me, but always hung out with her friends. The kicker was an elaborate night in I had planned for her birthday. When I surprised her and told her the plan she said, "No, I'd rather go to the movies." Needless to say, I was pissed. At first I said ok and hung up. I called her back 2 hours later and broke up with her. On her birthday. Turns out I did the right thing, too. The next poor sap she latched on to is now her husband after only 6 months of dating. 6 months? Was he a millionaire on his deathbed or something? |
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