"Uh huh."
In response to a long, impassioned statement from the s.o. while you're trying to tie your shoes, change channels, brush your hair, or access a web site. Death. Usually followed by "YOU'RE NOT LISTENING!"
"If you really loved me, you'd...."
You should never say this, and it should never be said to you (unless the follow-up is "pull me up so I don't fall to my death"). It's manipulation: the person in question is trying to win a point by emotional blackmail rather than serious discussion. They're saying, "Give me what I want, or you don't love me." It's emotional bullying -- maybe by somebody clueless and emotionally immature, but bullying nonetheless.
"When was your birthday again?"
Not a deal breaker, but it sure doesn't get you any points :-).
Last edited by Rodney; 02-26-2006 at 03:34 PM..
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