Dear Becky--
My old roommate and I no longer live together, but as we are still friends, I need advice because I'm having a problem with her. She doesn't tell me things anymore and I don't know what to do! Whenever I see her, or am gchatting with her, she brings up very important topics/things that are going on in her life that she expects me to already know about, but I DON'T. Apparently she's forgotten that I love GOSSIP and would like to remain clued in to the important and not important details of her life. I really like her and would like to be friends with her forevs, but I am super frustrated. I know she's probably watching Top Chef All-Stars without me, and wearing sweatpants with her new roommate without a second thought about me, but I can't take it. I need to know what's going on with her at all time.....
Sincerely,
My old roommate was probably the best roommate I'll ever have (besides my future husband)
Dear My old roommate was probably the best roommate I'll ever have (besides my future husband),
I've always found that bribery is a great way to get people to like you. Have you considered offering your old roommate (who sounds like a LOVELY person btw) gifts to get her to gossip with you? Small amounts of cash (preferably in bills), or jewelry or minor league baseball teams might be a good way to start.
Or what about power? If you're not in the market for tangible items, why not bribe this wonderful person you used to live with something like...ultimate decision making control over your life? or...name your first child / pet after her? Make her feel important by allowing her to rule over you. Once she's secure in herself via ruining your life and draining you of your finances, I'm sure the flood gates will open. Then you'll be writing in asking me how to get her to stop talking! AM I RIGHT?!
I know this seems messed up, but in order to turn around undesirable situations, you need to be realistic. People like gifts and power. This is the way the world works.
In all seriousness though, she misses you too and has early on-set Alzheimer's so can't remember who she tells what to. Her subway conductor probably knows WAY too much information, while you are being left out in the dark. It's not personal, and I'm sure you can rectify this with diligent gchatting, day drinking opportunities and some regular phone dates.
Or what about power? If you're not in the market for tangible items, why not bribe this wonderful person you used to live with something like...ultimate decision making control over your life? or...name your first child / pet after her? Make her feel important by allowing her to rule over you. Once she's secure in herself via ruining your life and draining you of your finances, I'm sure the flood gates will open. Then you'll be writing in asking me how to get her to stop talking! AM I RIGHT?!
I know this seems messed up, but in order to turn around undesirable situations, you need to be realistic. People like gifts and power. This is the way the world works.
In all seriousness though, she misses you too and has early on-set Alzheimer's so can't remember who she tells what to. Her subway conductor probably knows WAY too much information, while you are being left out in the dark. It's not personal, and I'm sure you can rectify this with diligent gchatting, day drinking opportunities and some regular phone dates.
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Dear Becky,
I have a serious problem. I am used to being in frequent contact via gchat with a friend of mine. Alas, she is on vacation and I am sitting in my office wanting to chat with her, and she's not there! It's breaking my heart. What should I do?
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