Mom overtakes me when trying to have conversation with adult

[Drummer Ben]

I'm 18 and whenever I try having an engaging conversation with an adult she steps in front of me interrupts me and changes the subject. Kind of like oh we're adults and your a kid so shew. Fact is I'm not 5 anymore I can talk to adults like and adult. She says things like good job!, like you food. She always tries to one up me in the room, never lets me get the spotlight. She doesn't like not being in control. I guess she's kind of a control freak. Anybody else have this experience, Thanks!

[CosmicNoodle]

That used to happen with me, then I realised my mother wasn't very inteligent (Not really sytupid, but no better than average), so I started using my intelect to blow her out of the water in a conversation, after that she stopped trying to show me up.

[Drummer Ben]

It's annoying right? Hahaha!

[Seafood]

That used to happen with me, then I realised my mother wasn't very inteligent (Not really sytupid, but no better than average), so I started using my intelect to blow her out of the water in a conversation, after that she stopped trying to show me up.

That's awesome. Can you give me an example of this?

[ImCoolBeans]

Have you talked to her about it? If you don't want her to answer for you, or to but into conversations and take them over like that, ask her not to. You don't have to be mean in doing so, but you can calmly talk to her and tell her why it bothers you.

[Buddy 912]

Some parents don't want to accept the idea that their babies are growing-up.

[Karkat]

Some parents don't want to accept the idea that their babies are growing-up.

Basically, this. Your mom sounds very controlling, but it's probably because she doesn't want to let go of you and let you grow up yet.

[CosmicNoodle]

That's awesome. Can you give me an example of this?

Dad: How do you want yo vote for
Family friend: I'm thinking about Labour
Me: Well you know...
Mum: Why the he'll would you want to vite for them?
Me: (annoyed that she had cut me off) Well whilst not the most in tune with the UK's current social and economic state they do understand the social, economic and international response they are capable of generating by there actions, bebthey negative or positive, unlike many candidates this year, and admittedly there new public housing plans are somewhat counteractive, they are unfortunately the best we have at the current point in time. Although they have recently been described as Tourys in working mans clothing, they srebthe only realistic option if you want there to still be jobs available in the next 4 years.

My mother, knowing nothing at all of politics, was completely stumped by what I had said. When someone says somethong about a subject they don't understand, even with my limited knowlege of UK politics I was able to confuse her.

[Seafood]

Dad: How do you want yo vote for
Family friend: I'm thinking about Labour
Me: Well you know...
Mum: Why the he'll would you want to vite for them?
Me: (annoyed that she had cut me off) Well whilst not the most in tune with the UK's current social and economic state they do understand the social, economic and international response they are capable of generating by there actions, bebthey negative or positive, unlike many candidates this year, and admittedly there new public housing plans are somewhat counteractive, they are unfortunately the best we have at the current point in time. Although they have recently been described as Tourys in working mans clothing, they srebthe only realistic option if you want there to still be jobs available in the next 4 years.

My mother, knowing nothing at all of politics, was completely stumped by what I had said. When someone says somethong about a subject they don't understand, even with my limited knowlege of UK politics I was able to confuse her.

That is so amazing. Epic.

[SethfromMI]

yea, you just need to find ways to outsmart or outwit her. trust me, after a few times, she will think twice before she does it again.

[phuckphace]

Although they have recently been described as Tories in working mans clothing, they are the only realistic option if you want there to still be jobs available in the next 4 years.

oh there will be, but you'd need to vote BNP if you actually want one of those jobs for yourself (I mean that is the point, right?) Labour might roll a few groats your way but don't hold your breath unless you're a transient foreigner.

"Labour are crypto-Tories" is right up there with "Democrats are socialists", and whenever I hear it I tend to dismiss whatever follows because it's just that dumb. Labour are neoliberals in British clothing who abandoned working class interests about three decades ago.

tl;dr - what your mom said.

[JamesSuperBoy]

I guess you either limit your conversations when your mother is there - then the more you talk to adults the more they will listen to you even if your mother is there and trying too talk over you. But this is not just your mother it is the others that allow this to happen without acknowledging you.

[CosmicNoodle]

oh there will be, but you'd need to vote BNP if you actually want one of those jobs for yourself (I mean that is the point, right?) Labour might roll a few groats your way but don't hold your breath unless you're a transient foreigner.

"Labour are crypto-Tories" is right up there with "Democrats are socialists", and whenever I hear it I tend to dismiss whatever follows because it's just that dumb. Labour are neoliberals in British clothing who abandoned working class interests about three decades ago.

tl;dr - what your mom said.

You see, I'm not racist, so I don't waqnt to vote BMP :P Seriously, they are basically KKK in suits.
And an American who knows about UK politics, firts you understand the differance between types of English and then you understand our politics. I like you. And ye, labour suck dick, but if your a working man who's not racists they are your best bet. Unless, like me, you vote for the Monster Raving Looney party (look them up, they are amazinly childish and brilliant in every way)

[phuckphace]

You see, I'm not racist, so I don't want to vote BNP :P Seriously, they are basically KKK in suits.

it's my understanding that they've recently toned down their rhetoric and aren't very hitlery these days. but anyhow I don't think you necessarily need to be racist to vote for them anyway - or to put it another way, why is racism such a drastic deal-breaker? there are other issues out there...a ton in fact.

And an American who knows about UK politics, first you understand the difference between types of English and then you understand our politics. I like you.

if this were the 50s or 60s I'd already be a naturalized subject of the Crown. a pity that all is not well in the land of Albion.

And ye, labour suck dick, but if your a working man who's not racist they are your best bet.

it seems to me that casting your vote for a racist party that will protect your country vs. a not-racist party that's A-OK with letting neoliberals loot its coffers seems like the smarter choice. you don't automatically become racist by voting for a party that has some racist stances on certain issues. can't have racial harmony anyway when your country is circling the drain.

[CosmicNoodle]

it's my understanding that they've recently toned down their rhetoric and aren't very hitlery these days. but anyhow I don't think you necessarily need to be racist to vote for them anyway - or to put it another way, why is racism such a drastic deal-breaker? there are other issues out there...a ton in fact.

They did tone it down, in fact they even have a seek member, kind of like when people do it wrong and over compensate. But they still hold the same views, which are "Brown people are bad, Brits are kings, deal with it bitchez"


if this were the 50s or 60s I'd already be a naturalized subject of the Crown. a pity that all is not well in the land of Albion.



it seems to me that casting your vote for a racist party that will protect your country vs. a not-racist party that's A-OK with letting neoliberals loot its coffers seems like the smarter choice. you don't automatically become racist by voting for a party that has some racist stances on certain issues. can't have racial harmony anyway when your country is circling the drain.

I could vote for them, but to be honest I don't care if they are racist, I to don't want any more immigrants in the UK, it sounds stupid saying " they steal all our jobs", but really its true, the UK is tony, there are a finite amount jobs, and with the ridiculous amount of immigrants they are starting to dry up. The reason they come here is because the government is too scared to make a decision, so basically let any old person live here. But you can't just outlaw all immigration like the BNP seems to want. A lot of the people who come here genuonly need to flea (is that the correct flea?) There own country. Spo its kind of stuck, I want less of them, bit not to outlaw it like the BNP wants to. Kind of stuck in the middle, plus's the BNP are tourys, just racist ones.



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