Mindgames, getting very sick of it!

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Ok, well I bought a 55g used tank with a seven ft. oak stand/canopy cabinet off CraigsList for a bargain, got all the supplies, everything is in tip top shape, it holds water, absolutely nothing is wrong with it! My mom knew how big it was etc. and didn't even say anything about it other than 'that's fine', or 'good for you' etc. But once I buy it and start asking where I can put it, all 'heck' breaks loose! She starts screaming at me for wasting money, yelling about this and that. She wasn't even adverse to the purchase, she seemed to agree with it, so what's up with the show, what is her deal? So now I have a massive stand sitting out in the garage along with the tank, with no where to put it, and a huge chip on my shoulder. Mom knows I love my hobby, it's much cheaper than the horse I've always wanted, so what is her deal? It's not like we have nowhere to put it, we have a big house with lots of room. Any tips on getting her out of this 'funk', as there is no way I am selling it, I put too much into it, I worked my butt off doing minimum wage work for this, and this is how I get repaid?! Something has got to give! :banher:[well, technically she isn't on the site...but I'm sure you all understand]
 
Wait until a better time of the month, :D then politely ask again.
 
rofl!!! Sadly it isn't even her time of the month, when it is I bet you a tenspot she douses the whole thing in gasoline and throws a match, and bashes the remains with a baseball bat x_x
 
Well, try asking Dad??

What you can also try doing is just talking to her. Pick the right moment, mind your tone, and whatever you do, don't kick up stink. Be polite and calm, even if she does give you a tough time, if you remain calm and mature about it chances are once you (calmly) walk away she'll feel the guilt, it'll nag her mind, and she'll do something for you.
 
xD Wished that worked with my parents, but my dad hates my guys... If I even try to hug him it kicks up stink. My mom has no guilt... I think she sold it all for more a more pms-y mood than regular... I'm just tired of her messing with my head, if she didn't want it she should have said so in the first place instead of leading me on. And dad, he hates animals, so he wouldn't want it anyway.
 
wow bro, im sorry for your situation... but yeah, maybe just kiss up for awhile.. then while she's gone, BAM, set it up! lol.. no.. don't.. but just act nice when you ask her when you know she's happy..

good luck with it!
 
I understand what you mean though... I'm 26 years old and my parents still manage to get in my head from time to time (though, its great not needing permission for things).

Just play good kid for a bit, you've got all the stuff already so now you need just a bit of patience.

Have you tried getting her involved, like bringing her into the hobby as well. Chances are if you get her interested in it then it will all go more smoothly.
 
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Ahhh the joys of being a teen. Parents are crazy, but they do make the rules. As a parent I know that we can seem unreasonable sometimes, but I'm sure that there was some misunderstanding or miscommunication somewhere in the process of this tank. Heres the best solution, get rid of the chip on your shoulder. Relax for a day or two then ask if it is ok to set it up in your room where she doesn' have to look at it. Maybe over time it will grow on her and she'll buy you the 180 you alway wanted, but don't bet on that.
 
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