Honestly I agree with both. It’s good to get things off your mind, that’s healthy; but to do it before something important like a driver’s test isn’t the best idea.
While I thought that I had a “bad” last name. ‘Finkbeiner’ would be an even worse last name to be running around with. I could just see the kids from primary school on up doing things with a name like that.
I hate to say it – but this is just another case of “It’s all about her!” I’ve been watching how women writers and male writers write (in the NY Times). Two people writing about a new tech device: the guy writes about the device;the woman writes about HER problems with the device… it specifically becomes a personalized narrative. An article about a woman whose parents divorced at 60 years of age. Instead of really being about why older couples might break up at such a late date – it was all about HER problem dealing with the break up. One more time – all about HER! This is not automatic – but often enough to be noticeable.
Yeah, OK, bring back the memories, Ms Johnston. My high school most serious GF tossed me over just like this for a college guy who skied wearing a cowboy hat. Note to Mike: we bounce back and have great lives and loves, it really isn’t the end of the world. Ace your test, there are plenty more to come.
This brings back memories. On the way to a biology class test, my boyfriend sent a girl to break up with me. I was so upset that I made an F on that test when, under normal circumstances, I would have probably made a B, or maybe even an A. Years later, he called when he was in mortician’s school and indicated he wanted to try again. I was happily engaged, so I had the pleasure of turning him down. That felt good!
Over the years I’ve learned that it’s generally men who do the dumping for another female. Most females dump their guys because they find them insufficient – not to hook up with another.
All I’m saying is, if he fails the test because his feelings are unsettled then he would have failed anyway. (Or should have failed anyway.) Reminds me of this letter to the editor years back. Somebody complained about having to do his driving test at rush hour in a very busy street. And I though, dude, it’s your responsibility to be good enough to handle it.
GirlGeek Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Honestly I agree with both. It’s good to get things off your mind, that’s healthy; but to do it before something important like a driver’s test isn’t the best idea.
Templo S.U.D. almost 3 years ago
Now, Martha, what does Jason have that Michael doesn’t? A driver’s license perhaps?
LeeCox almost 3 years ago
And BOOM goes the dynamite again!
Tyge Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Women! 8^ (
rshive almost 3 years ago
The ultimate insult!
Baarorso almost 3 years ago
Get it off your mind and onto Mike’s?? ;/
stillfickled Premium Member almost 3 years ago
So, what happened the other day- did he back into somebody or did somebody rear-end him?
Enter.Name.Here almost 3 years ago
Well, she did what she wanted. Got it right off her mind,…. and deeply embedded into his. Have a nice drive!
M2MM almost 3 years ago
She’s so clueless!
littlejohn Premium Member almost 3 years ago
While I thought that I had a “bad” last name. ‘Finkbeiner’ would be an even worse last name to be running around with. I could just see the kids from primary school on up doing things with a name like that.
Pogostiks Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I hate to say it – but this is just another case of “It’s all about her!” I’ve been watching how women writers and male writers write (in the NY Times). Two people writing about a new tech device: the guy writes about the device;the woman writes about HER problems with the device… it specifically becomes a personalized narrative. An article about a woman whose parents divorced at 60 years of age. Instead of really being about why older couples might break up at such a late date – it was all about HER problem dealing with the break up. One more time – all about HER! This is not automatic – but often enough to be noticeable.
Johnnyrico almost 3 years ago
“Finkbeiner”…. Lordy…
tripwire45 almost 3 years ago
Wonder what Jason’s got that Michael doesn’t?
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Good strategy. He will be thinking about her for a long time now.
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member almost 3 years ago
OK, so I guess they’re not going to bond over their shared love of Jason Finkbeiner.
RonnieAThompson Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Maybe I didn’t love you.
Quite as often as I could have.
Maybe I didn’t treat you.
Quite as good as I should have.
If I made you feel, oh, second best. M
(You did, you did).
Girl, I’m sorry I was blind.
But you were always on my mind.
You were always on my mind.
You were always on my mind (You were always on my mind).
You were always on my mind.
awcoffman almost 3 years ago
Mike didn’t engage in enough of that “other stuff” and then Jason came along and showed her what she was missing.
kab2rb almost 3 years ago
Martha should have waited until after the driving test.
Spacetech almost 3 years ago
Martha Finkbeiner has a ring to it…
Cincoflex almost 3 years ago
I hate that Mike will now blame Martha when he fails his test.
raybarb44 almost 3 years ago
Ah, timing….
InuYugiHakusho almost 3 years ago
And now it’s going to completely occupy Mike’s mind.
kathleenhicks62 almost 3 years ago
Uh oh! He won’t pass now.
TheCoosBayBachelor almost 3 years ago
Yeah, OK, bring back the memories, Ms Johnston. My high school most serious GF tossed me over just like this for a college guy who skied wearing a cowboy hat. Note to Mike: we bounce back and have great lives and loves, it really isn’t the end of the world. Ace your test, there are plenty more to come.
The Martha MacRae Fan Club almost 3 years ago
Jason, you lucky guy.
donwestonmysteries almost 3 years ago
Finkbeiner???
CoreyTaylor1 almost 3 years ago
And drop it on HIS, you skank!?
Lola85 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
This brings back memories. On the way to a biology class test, my boyfriend sent a girl to break up with me. I was so upset that I made an F on that test when, under normal circumstances, I would have probably made a B, or maybe even an A. Years later, he called when he was in mortician’s school and indicated he wanted to try again. I was happily engaged, so I had the pleasure of turning him down. That felt good!
Ginny Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Over the years I’ve learned that it’s generally men who do the dumping for another female. Most females dump their guys because they find them insufficient – not to hook up with another.
BlitzMcD almost 3 years ago
What a disaster! He’ll be backing into a tree as soon as he gets behind the wheel.
MFRXIM Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Why do these things happen to ME?! …says every self absorbed idiot.
Ukko wilko almost 3 years ago
Mike, if you don’t pay attention to their likes, they’ll find someone who will.
mistercatworks almost 3 years ago
The best breakup I ever had was with a woman who admitted, after a few dodged phone calls, that she just wasn’t in love with me anymore.
Not a problem. You can’t “push on a rope”.
Katsuro Premium Member almost 3 years ago
All I’m saying is, if he fails the test because his feelings are unsettled then he would have failed anyway. (Or should have failed anyway.) Reminds me of this letter to the editor years back. Somebody complained about having to do his driving test at rush hour in a very busy street. And I though, dude, it’s your responsibility to be good enough to handle it.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member almost 3 years ago
What mind?
CrazyLady Premium Member almost 3 years ago
that was soooo wrong!
asrialfeeple almost 3 years ago
You’re better off, Mike.