I picked up my child-to-be 5 min late???
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I picked up my child-to-be 5 min late???
| Thu, 04-01-2004 - 3:48pm |
I am engaged to be married july 2004. My fiance has a child from a previous relationship. Yesterday she asked me to pick up my child to be. I asked what time should I be there to pick up. She said be there 10 or 5 min before 7pm. I left my place at 6:30 and got there at 7pm. she called and asked what time did I get there. I said at 7. She asked why did I get there at 7 when she said to be there 5min before 7pm? I started to get upset and said I didn't think it should be an issue if I'm 5 minutes late. She then asked if I intentionally ignored her instructions to get there at 7? I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Later she said, what if it had been an emergency and I had to be there at a certain time? I said, I understood but I was just picking her up because I'm 5 minutes late should, you start giving me the third degree. She said, I didn't understand. She was reallly upset. I understand if something happens I need to be there. But, I thought she was totally over reacting. She was really upset. I don't know. I'm I an insensitive jerk?

I am co cl for "Ask Dr. Ruth" board.
Have you considered pre-marital counseling? It would be a great place to bring this issue up.
Carrie