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Old 10-09-2005, 03:13 PM   #20 (permalink)
motdakasha
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First of all, she knew there was bad blood between you two. She said he wanted to see her movie. I am assuming that not inviting you was an effort on her part not to stir up past drama, yet still allow him to view her flick.

While she should have paid you more mind when you showed up, if I had been in her position, and you were obviously fuming as much as it sounds like you were, I would've left you alone, too, because: a) that night was about her, not you; b) being as angry as you were, you probably needed time alone to cool off; c) they weren't fucking in the seats in front of you, so nothing was happening.

When she tried to explain things to you, ignoring her only made your situation worse. She probably was thinking well hopefully he's cooled off now and he's approachable. Guess again!

Even though you detest this man, and obviously she knows that, you need to learn how to be more civil in those situations. Maybe the non-invite is a way of saying, "grow up." Overreacting like you did will only give reason for her to be more secretive about anything that you clearly disapprove of, which will only push her away further and further.

Edit:
There is a phenomenon in psychology called "reactance." That is, the more you emphasize NOT to do something, the more likely someone will be to DO exactly what you told them not to. They do it solely because you place emphasis on not doing it.

In addition to this phenomena, are you trying to be her father or her boyfriend? She is her own person and while you can advise her not to do something or see someone, ultimately it's up to her.
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