What made you happy today?

[pg1067]

Does this make sense?

I think what you're saying is that these people aren't related in any way, shape or form (even though one is related to you by blood and the other by marriage).  Right?


Even if these folks were blood cousins, sexual relations between first cousins are legal in the majority of U.S. states (i.e., the definition of incest does not include sex between first cousins), and there are at least 17 states in which marriage between first cousins is legal (with 7 others allowing it under certain conditions).

[XJDenton]

To me this is just two unrelated adults who met as adults and liked each other. Nothing weird about it.

[jingle.boy]

My biological father is her step-father and my biological father's sister (my aunt) is his mother.  Does this make sense?

So there is no blood relation, but it's still in-family so it's weird.

Right?

So, I was trying to make the connection of step-sibling + cousin to comparable relatives of mine (I can envision the situation with a step-brother and female cousin).  And under the circumstances Harmony's situation was with death/divorce, I can see it, and it would be slightly odd/weird, but certainly far from disgusting - especially if the cousin is from a parentage different than the step-sibling.  In my situation, I'm seeing my (deceased) father's step-son (ie, my step-brother) + my father's neice (ie, my cousin).  Kinda strange, but not out of the question.

So, good on them. 

[hefdaddy42]

I mean, life is short, so if you can find happiness while remaining legal, more power to you.

As long as you are able to deal with the people in the family who find it too weird to handle.  Then, I suppose some choices might have to be made.

[cramx3]

It may be common (I'm sure it is) and it may be legal, it also may not be blood related, but something about spending 40 years of family parties together and then becoming a thing is still very "ew" in my book.  If they are happy, that's great, but it's awkward af IMO.

[Stadler]

My biological father is her step-father and my biological father's sister (my aunt) is his mother.  Does this make sense?

So there is no blood relation, but it's still in-family so it's weird.

Right?

Exactly - no blood relation at all.  I think the really only weird thing is that we all kind of grew up together as family.  But TBH, they've always had a good relationship in that their humor and banter is very alike and they share a lot of interests in many ways.  It is a bit surprising in that they live in different states - he's an attorney and she's an artist so there is a bit of him being more cerebral and she being more in the art/teaching realm.

I'm happy for them - to answer Stadler's question.  They are grown ass adults and both are single so who am I to judge?  I do wonder a little bit about how his kids feel about it.  His younger daughter has had some mental health challenges and my step-sister has been a mentor to her for years in an "auntie" kind of way.  I can see this throwing them for a bit of a loop as they are more with their mom on the divorce side of things.

Cram - you might be surprised to learn that cousins have relationships and even marry more than you'd think.  I saw a Dr. Phil show a few years ago and I was completely shocked myself.  But this situation isn't that as there are absolutely no blood ties between them.

If anyone is struggling with the relationship, it might be my aunt and uncle (his parents).  My aunt wrote to me that she sees it as, "Two lonely people who know each other well."  This is the first relationship for both after major losses.  Who knows if it will ultimately work out for them but they are not hurting anyone so I am happy for them.

I'm with you; who am I to judge?  I think the only thing that gives me any pause has nothing to do with their relative status and that is the "rebound" side of things.  I married a widow (the first time) and it's a whole different ballgame than losing a parent or a family member. 

[Glasser]

Jezuz…. Did you two both Google “confused black kid”??

I just googled it and got this.

[JayOctavarium]

2 work related things today.

1: Delivered package to cute customer. Went in with my route. Half hour later I discovered I had a 2nd package for her that I didn't initially grab... So I double back and knocked on her door.

Me: "Hey sorry. I just noticed that I only gave you one of your two packages. I'm so sorry"

Her: "I was wondering what happened. It's okay! But you can be honest... You did that purposely just so you could see me again!" And she winked at me.

Me: "to be completely honest.... I'm totally not complaining about that!"

Her: "Oh really??"

Me: *turns slightly red* "Yea. I've gotta run though! Have a wonderful night!!"


And then the second was just finding a restroom... At this biker bar where I totally turned one of the staff on to dream theater. It was just freshly cleaned too!

[Glasser]

2 work related things today.

1: Delivered package to cute customer. Went in with my route. Half hour later I discovered I had a 2nd package for her that I didn't initially grab... So I double back and knocked on her door.

Me: "Hey sorry. I just noticed that I only gave you one of your two packages. I'm so sorry"

Her: "I was wondering what happened. It's okay! But you can be honest... You did that purposely just so you could see me again!" And she winked at me.

Me: "to be completely honest.... I'm totally not complaining about that!"

Her: "Oh really??"

Me: *turns slightly red* "Yea. I've gotta run though! Have a wonderful night!!"


And then the second was just finding a restroom... At this biker bar where I totally turned one of the staff on to dream theater. It was just freshly cleaned too!

Her

Did you consider going back a third time to the cute one with a copy of AVFTTOTW? 

[pg1067]

2 work related things today.

1: Delivered package to cute customer. Went in with my route. Half hour later I discovered I had a 2nd package for her that I didn't initially grab... So I double back and knocked on her door.

Me: "Hey sorry. I just noticed that I only gave you one of your two packages. I'm so sorry"

Her: "I was wondering what happened. It's okay! But you can be honest... You did that purposely just so you could see me again!" And she winked at me.

Me: "to be completely honest.... I'm totally not complaining about that!"

Her: "Oh really??"

Me: *turns slightly red* "Yea. I've gotta run though! Next time I'll bring you a much bigger package. Have a wonderful night!!"

ftfy

[jingle.boy]

2 work related things today.

1: Delivered package to cute customer. Went in with my route. Half hour later I discovered I had a 2nd package for her that I didn't initially grab... So I double back and knocked on her door.

Me: "Hey sorry. I just noticed that I only gave you one of your two packages. I'm so sorry"

Her: "I was wondering what happened. It's okay! But you can be honest... You did that purposely just so you could see me again!" And she winked at me.

Me: "to be completely honest.... I'm totally not complaining about that!"

Her: "Oh really??"

Me: *turns slightly red* "Yea. I've gotta run though! Next time I'll bring you a much bigger package. Have a wonderful night!!"

ftfy

Well played.

[JayOctavarium]

2 work related things today.

1: Delivered package to cute customer. Went in with my route. Half hour later I discovered I had a 2nd package for her that I didn't initially grab... So I double back and knocked on her door.

Me: "Hey sorry. I just noticed that I only gave you one of your two packages. I'm so sorry"

Her: "I was wondering what happened. It's okay! But you can be honest... You did that purposely just so you could see me again!" And she winked at me.

Me: "to be completely honest.... I'm totally not complaining about that!"

Her: "Oh really??"

Me: *turns slightly red* "Yea. I've gotta run though! Next time I'll bring you a much bigger package. Have a wonderful night!!"

ftfy

Well played.

Hahahaha

The more I think about it, the more I feel like she was legit hitting on me

[DragonAttack]

Maybe you'll find out somehow....

As for me

A great semiannual trip to NYC with the wife.  New York slices, vendor hot dogs…Bryant Park, the Tree, Broadway (Wendell Pierce as Willy Loman in ‘Death Of A Salesman’…top three of any show or individual performance I’ve ever seen), and perfect weather throughout.  Today started a four day visit from her sister for the first time since she moved out of state in the spring (and I get along with her quite well).
. 
What makes her happy these days, makes me more than happy these days.

[wolfking]

Jezuz…. Did you two both Google “confused black kid”??

How else would we get them if we didn't Google?

[wolfking]

2 work related things today.

1: Delivered package to cute customer. Went in with my route. Half hour later I discovered I had a 2nd package for her that I didn't initially grab... So I double back and knocked on her door.

Me: "Hey sorry. I just noticed that I only gave you one of your two packages. I'm so sorry"

Her: "I was wondering what happened. It's okay! But you can be honest... You did that purposely just so you could see me again!" And she winked at me.

Me: "to be completely honest.... I'm totally not complaining about that!"

Her: "Oh really??"

Me: *turns slightly red* "Yea. I've gotta run though! Have a wonderful night!!"


And then the second was just finding a restroom... At this biker bar where I totally turned one of the staff on to dream theater. It was just freshly cleaned too!

Sounds more like the start of a movie I watched the other night.

[Podaar]

2 work related things today.

1: Delivered package to cute customer. Went in with my route. Half hour later I discovered I had a 2nd package for her that I didn't initially grab... So I double back and knocked on her door.

Me: "Hey sorry. I just noticed that I only gave you one of your two packages. I'm so sorry"

Her: "I was wondering what happened. It's okay! But you can be honest... You did that purposely just so you could see me again!" And she winked at me.

Me: "to be completely honest.... I'm totally not complaining about that!"

Her: "Oh really??"

Me: *turns slightly red* "Yea. I've gotta run though! Have a wonderful night!!"


And then the second was just finding a restroom... At this biker bar where I totally turned one of the staff on to dream theater. It was just freshly cleaned too!

Sounds more like the start of a movie I watched the other night.

I believe the proper response would have been, "That, and I wanted to give you a chance to get a second look at this!" <Jersey Crotch Grab>

[JayOctavarium]

Uh so yesterday I asked cute metalhead girl to exchange numbers so I could totally text her and bitch about work more often and she told me to hit her up if I ever wanna grab food and talk about how much we hate people (as in the human race).


Uhhh what have I done


And for the record she is fully aware of my relationship.

[jingle.boy]

Uh so yesterday I asked cute metalhead girl to exchange numbers so I could totally text her and bitch about work more often and she told me to hit her up if I ever wanna grab food and talk about how much we hate people (as in the human race).


Uhhh what have I done


And for the record she is fully aware of my relationship.

Invite her to DTF.  We all want to meet her. 

[JayOctavarium]

I would but then I'd have to have a mod delete all references I've made about her.

Actually I guess she was part of port noise for him a long time ago and when the conversation came up I did mention our little cozy home but she didn't seem to have much interest anymore in that type of thing

[JayOctavarium]

Sorry not sorry for my horrible voice to text translations lmao

[jingle.boy]

Sorry not sorry for my horrible voice to text translations lmao

Still better than King's.

[Stadler]

Uh so yesterday I asked cute metalhead girl to exchange numbers so I could totally text her and bitch about work more often and she told me to hit her up if I ever wanna grab food and talk about how much we hate people (as in the human race).


Uhhh what have I done


And for the record she is fully aware of my relationship.

Why is your relationship her problem? 

[King Postwhore]

Sorry not sorry for my horrible voice to text translations lmao

Still better than King's.

You son of a bitch.

[hefdaddy42]

I would but then I'd have to have a mod delete all references I've made about her.

I'm here for you.

[wolfking]

Uh so yesterday I asked cute metalhead girl to exchange numbers so I could totally text her and bitch about work more often and she told me to hit her up if I ever wanna grab food and talk about how much we hate people (as in the human race).


Uhhh what have I done


And for the record she is fully aware of my relationship.

What's your secret to being such a magnet to every single woman you meet?

[JayOctavarium]

Uh so yesterday I asked cute metalhead girl to exchange numbers so I could totally text her and bitch about work more often and she told me to hit her up if I ever wanna grab food and talk about how much we hate people (as in the human race).


Uhhh what have I done


And for the record she is fully aware of my relationship.

What's your secret to being such a magnet to every single woman you meet?

Fuck if I know lol

[King Postwhore]

You're bowling skills.

[JayOctavarium]

You're bowling skills.

Funny because I quit bowling a few years ago now.

[King Postwhore]

They still smell that shoe spray on you.

[TAC]

I had a Burger King double cheeseburger today and it was exquisite.

[ProfessorPeart]

I had a Burger King double cheeseburger today and it was exquisite.

Had a double Whopper yesterday. Love me some Burger King.

[pg1067]

I had a Burger King double cheeseburger today and it was exquisite.

And fries, I hope.

[TAC]

I had a Burger King double cheeseburger today and it was exquisite.

And fries, I hope.

Skipped the fries actually. Just needed the sandwich.

[Glasser]

Oh mannn! Now I'm craving a double cheeseburger with fries, and a coke. 

[Adami]

Double veggie burger with fries sounds good.