Relationship Expert = Bullshit Artist

We (the Husband and I) were in a kind of social/relationship building group and we were out in town doing like a field trip kinda thing.  We each had to create an imaginary person to use to discuss each other (for some reason).  Mine’s name was Olivia.

So, one lady and I were chatting and seemed to get along well (she resembled an acquaintance I have here on base, another Ombudsman named Emma) and she mentioned getting together outside the group, maybe on Sunday.  I thought for a moment to think if we had any plans on Sunday and turned to the Husband, asking him if we were free and he nodded.  So I said Yes sure, would like that.

Next we were talking with the woman who ran the group and “Emma-like-person” told her that we were getting together Sunday.  She responded by starting to rip me to shreds saying Olivia (I)  was going to fail at the friendship.  I said what? Why would you say that?? (my hackles raised)  She said she was watching our interaction and since I paused after “Emma-like-person” put the invitation out there, that Olivia was not going to be a good friend.  I could not believe what I was hearing!  Olivia is a very nice person and a good friend to have!  (creating Olivia made me speak in 3rd person)   A couple of people jumped in to Olivia’s defense saying they thought I’d be fine and was a lovely person and Olivia would make a very good friend.

While this was going on I had started window shopping behind the lady/group leader, checking out the ornate bar stools, we could use a couple.

Then I woke up.

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