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To think the hilarity just wasn’t necessary?

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DonnySue · 21/07/2024 20:41

Was at my grandmas earlier with DD (9). My sister, her husband and their kids were there too. We were talking about history and I was absolutely fascinated by it (I love history, especially British history) and at one point I took myself outside into the garden to have a few minutes of thinking and reflection on what we’d been talking about.
DD came out to ask what I was doing and I said “just having a few minutes to reflect on what we’ve been chatting about”.

She went back inside and then I heard howls of laughter coming from the living room. DD had told them what I’d said and they were all in stitches over it. It really ruined my thoughts and I tried to get the topic back up and running but sister kept saying everyone was still reflecting - cue more hilarity.

was what I said really that bloody funny?? Pissed off but also a bit embarrassed 😞

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NeverDropYourMooncup · 21/07/2024 20:51

Next time, tell them you need a break because they're doing your head in. It sounds about their level.

mikado1 · 21/07/2024 20:51

I'd laugh and I'd also laugh at myself as it is something I might do but can see how it's funny at the same time! No need to be upset imo.

Trickabrick · 21/07/2024 20:50

Unless there’s a history of them ridiculing you, I think you’re being a bit sensitive.

Spinet · 21/07/2024 20:50

Fuck em all, the bastards! You can reflect if you want.

Jifmicroliquid · 21/07/2024 20:49

I’m afraid I’d laugh at a relative or friend if they said that. It just seems a bit… intense?

Next time just say you’re having a bit of fresh air maybe.

Cosycore · 21/07/2024 20:48

I actually took it as DD might’ve said it in a funny way, and that’s more what they were laughing at.

try not to be embarrassed about it. Just own your feelings. It was a bit mean of them but families roast each other all the time.

AhBiscuits · 21/07/2024 20:47

If my sister did this I'd laugh too, sorry.
What were you talking about?

Lmnop22 · 21/07/2024 20:45

Honestly, it does sound a little strange to take yourself away from company to reflect on a conversation. Perhaps I would’ve just waited for a quiet moment alone later to think back (the drive home, after the kids had gone to bed, in the bath or before I fell asleep in bed etc).

Having said that it’s also a bit mean to laugh at someone for this (or anything that clearly means something to them) so I’m sorry you were upset by them and they should have been more sensitive

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