My mother is so embarrassing to me

[Anonymous]

Getting back to the original topic, I wish my mom would join FB. Hell, I wish she would just check e-mail once in awhile.

Our entire family is on FB and we are all constantly posting pictures, updates, etc. so we are pretty well-aware of what is going on in each others' lives. My mom is constantly saying how she is the last know things or is kept out of the loop because she isn't on FB. Get an account!!! You have a computer, you have an e-mail address, you have an internet connection--that's all you need. We would all be happy to friend her and then she can see every detail of my boring life---along with all 300 of my "friends".

[Anonymous]

Seriously, 10:08 - what is nasty about those responses?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seriously, 10:08 - what is nasty about those responses?

Hmmmm....how do I explain the obvious???? I'm stumped....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seriously, 10:08 - what is nasty about those responses?

Hmmmm....how do I explain the obvious???? I'm stumped....

If you think calling you on self-centered postings is "nasty," we'll just have to agree to disagree.

You'd think that someone with such an overdeveloped sense of what is "mean and nasty" would refrain from wishing death on others, but whatever. Yes, yes, I know you meant it as a "slap to the head," but that doesn't take away the nastiness. In fact, it's a good deal nastier than anything that was said to you. But that poster deserved it, because she had "her head up her ass," right?

The lack of self-awareness you display is really unbelievable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seriously, 10:08 - what is nasty about those responses?

Hmmmm....how do I explain the obvious???? I'm stumped....

If you think calling you on self-centered postings is "nasty," we'll just have to agree to disagree.

You'd think that someone with such an overdeveloped sense of what is "mean and nasty" would refrain from wishing death on others, but whatever. Yes, yes, I know you meant it as a "slap to the head," but that doesn't take away the nastiness. In fact, it's a good deal nastier than anything that was said to you. But that poster deserved it, because she had "her head up her ass," right?

The lack of self-awareness you display is really unbelievable.

You are really like a dog on a bone, aren't you? It doesn't matter what is said you are going to spin it. Why don't you lay off? Oh yes, you need to get the last word.

Well, okay then...go ahead and respond back again and I will give you that last word you are so desparate for.

[Anonymous]

You're lucky your mother is still alive. Mine died when I was in my 30s and never even got to meet all of my children. You should be thankful, not embarrassed.

[Anonymous]

10:08, you sound crazier each time you post. People are not telling you to seek therapy to be mean, they're saying it because you sound off-kilter.

Please, abandon thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you think calling you on self-centered postings is "nasty," we'll just have to agree to disagree.

You'd think that someone with such an overdeveloped sense of what is "mean and nasty" would refrain from wishing death on others, but whatever. Yes, yes, I know you meant it as a "slap to the head," but that doesn't take away the nastiness. In fact, it's a good deal nastier than anything that was said to you. But that poster deserved it, because she had "her head up her ass," right?

The lack of self-awareness you display is really unbelievable.

You are really like a dog on a bone, aren't you? It doesn't matter what is said you are going to spin it. Why don't you lay off? Oh yes, you need to get the last word.

Well, okay then...go ahead and respond back again and I will give you that last word you are so desparate for.

Yay! Does this mean self-centered poster will finally stop posting!? Somehow I think she won't be able to resist.

[Anonymous]

Getting back to OP's original topic... I feel for you OP. My mom doesn't 'get' facebook but uses it a lot. She is a total gossip and will post the latest to my wall never realizing that the people she is talking about are often facebook friends with both of us! I am constantly deleting her posts and calling to tell her Uncle Frank doesn't want the world knowing he cancelled plans because he had diarrhea or that so and so is getting fatter and you wonder if they're pregnant. Whenever I try to remind her she gets defensive and tells me she has nothing to hide.

I love this quirk of my mom's, but I still want to protect her from offending or embarassing someone!

[Anonymous]

I wish everyone would calm down there really is some mean stuff going round here we are meant to be here to answer this person's feelings and thoughts. Anyways I think you should just send her a message or email saying how you feel about her embarrassing you on facebook or just say to her "Mum, please can you stop posting stuff to my friends on Facebook and why are you adding my ex's as well." if that does not work then I guess you'll have to delete her as a friend or put her on limits hope everything works out between you and your Mum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wish everyone would calm down there really is some mean stuff going round here we are meant to be here to answer this person's feelings and thoughts. Anyways I think you should just send her a message or email saying how you feel about her embarrassing you on facebook or just say to her "Mum, please can you stop posting stuff to my friends on Facebook and why are you adding my ex's as well." if that does not work then I guess you'll have to delete her as a friend or put her on limits hope everything works out between you and your Mum.

PP, it only took you a year to craft your response?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel like I'm 16 again! My mom embarrasses me so much! She friended many of my friends on FB, She's very political but not highly educated. It's like being lectured about politics by a 7th graded. She's always writing on my friend's posts. AND many of my friends are now friends with my ex's new GF! Which means she gets to watch the show.

Ugh.

Have you ever wondered if you are an embarrassment to your mother? I bet you are. In any case, it is such a dreadful thing to say that the woman who gave you life, undoubtedly sacrificed a lot for you, loves you unconditionally, and would give her life for you, and yet you are embarrassed by her. Shame on you. One day your children will feel the same about you because they are learning from your example.

[Anonymous]

" lectured by a 7th graded"? Sounds as though you aren't well educated, either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can people stop using the lovely expression "Debbie Downer"? Not so nice for those of us who go by the name.

Your name is "Deborah, Debra" and you are called Debbie and "Debbie Downer offends you? Please! I'll begin the list of phrases (in quotes) with names we cannot use:

Dudley "Do right"

Willy "nilly"

"Silly" Billy

Casper "Milquetoast"

"Little" Annie "Fanny"


"Little" Mary "Sunshine"

Please feel free to add.

I'm an Annie, and I'd love it someone called my fanny little.
My husband, Joe, though, hates when I say "any old Joe Blow"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry to be a Debbie Downer but let's keep it in perspective. My mom passed away 10 years ago and I would do anything to have her embarrassing me on Facebook.

GOD I hate posts like yours. "You can't be mad about your kids jumping on the bed because MY kid doesn't have LEGS!"

yup.