Recent comments in /f/tifu

mcarterphoto t1_jdiug8e wrote

I'd throw in here that you're dealing with a same-sex couple. Lesbian couples may feel particularly protective of their privacy - you've got the "male fascination" thing that's been fed by decades of porn, and every day's news brings more and more just-plain-evil shit from the right, trying to negate the humanity and rights of LGBTQ-(whatever-this-week's-letter-combo-is, I'm too old to keep track, sorry!) human beings. If I were a woman in that camp, I imagine there'd always be some little edge of fear in me - plenty of people feel they can brazenly attack anyone that's different and that it's freaking "patriotic" or whatever.

As a 60+ guy, I'm amazed by the progress in being "out" these days and how quickly it's accelerated - but there are plenty of people looking for someone to hate. (Me, I'm thrilled with the progress of gay rights, and I have a gay daughter - I just want her to be happy as hell).

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Key_Wallaby4604 OP t1_jdiucia wrote

Yeah. Again we have had nothing but pleasant interactions previously. Joking and similar surface small talk. I would see if I asked her was she happy in her marriage or something along those lines. She would have every right to implode on me in that case.

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Chickenfing t1_jditewq wrote

He asked her how long she has been married to her wife and if she had a nice honeymoon AFTER the topic as brought up by her and another customer. OP didn't do anything but be courteous.

Maybe Ashley isn't very confident in/is embarrassed by her sexuality and gets overly defensive when people bring up her wife.

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burned_artichoke t1_jditajl wrote

If it makes you feel better, I have also done this while mid migraine. Thankfully I realised when I got the confirmation, but I'd already paid for a fairly expensive flight (I booked the month I was in instead of like, in 3 months time), I had to pay a fee change it, and because it had to be with the same flight operator and there wasn't a lot of choice I ended up getting a very expensive taxi to the airport at 4 in the morning.

Executive dysfunction is expensive.

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Key_Wallaby4604 OP t1_jdit5w6 wrote

I understand and would agree if I had not stated in my post that Ashley has asked me personal questions previously. I also stated the questions I asked were in context of the three way conversation with the other customer. I just don’t go randomly talking strangers heads off about personal matters.

I would say I read the room fine all things considered. Hence the reason why the situation took me off guard. I have no problem admitting I was wrong or out of line. However, I don’t think this situation calls for that.

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lrw1951 t1_jdiscu3 wrote

Hey I am a married lesbian and I can see nothing wrong with your questions. Brittney needs to get over her paranoia? Over protectiveness? Whatever? She is being WEIRD totally. You are welcome to be my friend and ally!

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