Absolutely agree that many of us don't understand your culture but most of us understand families and that the longer you lie to them, the more betrayed they will feel when you finally come clean. You said yourself you would hate your son to keep secrets from you but that is the example you are setting him?
Honestly in your position I would say "we've split, it happened when you were so ill, I didn't want to add to all the problems at the time and it was fine, he's been great about our son, we're all okay, please support me in this decision."
Oh aye your haggis hunt be on, I be hand rearing a pair (doc and Doris) which I will be dropping on the day to ensure you see some sport. We are angling for the lucrative SA tourist trade , ken.
I am staying with people who go to bed at 10 pm. And I can't acces games on the iPad
Call me self centred but I don't know any other Scottish bloggers?? Hoots mon whit be you suggesting? Ye'll be getting women takin contracts on me the noo
Phew, what a time saver. Didn't read the comments either At this rate I could catch up with all the blogs.
Brilliant title, though. Loved it. Brilliant.
Must be said I usually do only read titles, the rest is too much like hard work. You are usually one of the exceptions to that rule. Thank you! THANK YOU.
I shall delicately raise the subject of grandchildren while I'm down there. I think I would be a seriously cool gran. I may never be allowed near them, though, in case I am a bad influence, my daughter is VERY conventional
Ha, it has definite advantages. I normally go down there once or twice a year, and she comes up once or twice, but she's married now and he's scared of me.
And it's the ex-husband's family that all look the same. Honestly. I should dig out my daughter's wedding photograph for you. You can spot her Dad's side - identical. My side of the family, all grinning, not a sliver of eye in sight. Cheeks and eyebrows practically meeting.
No, MY family runs to girls, all different names and some are on their 2nd or 3rd marriages. It can get confusing. Lively bunch, though, and extremely outspoken, and lots of fun.
Mine's boring. I was Lizzy Legs at school because I was so tall. Then I became Eliza-biff to some. Mash 'em together and - like I said, boring. Wouldn't have even posted anything except that I AM WAITING FOR A VISITOR sheesh.
Okay, Ms Witch, that WAS nagging. Before you point it out.
RE: Skeletons In The Closet
Absolutely agree that many of us don't understand your culture but most of us understand families and that the longer you lie to them, the more betrayed they will feel when you finally come clean. You said yourself you would hate your son to keep secrets from you but that is the example you are setting him?Honestly in your position I would say "we've split, it happened when you were so ill, I didn't want to add to all the problems at the time and it was fine, he's been great about our son, we're all okay, please support me in this decision."