so Gene caved. rots a ruck. Mary Lou’s words say one thing but her body language says something else. i’d keep a bag packed and the bus schedule handy or prepare for life as a doormat.
You have to just work on these things and eventually come to understand. Otherwise, you spend your life running from the unthinking slight, the careless word, and the imagined attitude. True compatibility is really the ability to become compatible. It’s just empathy and wanting it to be better.
Some are guessing that Marylou railroaded Gene into going back to school. .We don’t know how she did this, or how she presented her view.It could have been very calm, level headed with lots of care and concern..She could care a lot about Gene and can see this best for him, especially with only a summer of classes away to finish..This is not. “M my way or the highway.” It’s two people looking out for each other.
Aww, its sweet they both said sorry. While crossed arms could be defensive, it could also represent insecurity towards the future/Gene’s decision (self hug). All she wants is for him to finish school. I don’t get why that is a bad thing and why he should run from the relationship. All I got to say when I read half the people’s comments on gocomics I thank the gods I have a great marriage (15 years now. Gawd I’m old!). Hubby is my best friend and rock. It does exist, and it does take two for it to work (yeah that means you have to share some of the blame, even if it means your choice of sig other).
Yah, they’re both in a position that’s telling. He can still turn around and leave, if she doesn’t unfurl that judgemental, ‘My way or the highway’ stance of hers. I get that her child’s father is a loser. But she has to get that not all guys are like that. Gene’s not a jerk. Anyone who loves her kid, and wants to get married, is a good guy. Isn’t there a country song on this very topic??
Varnes over 12 years ago
Apologizing is is a deep subject, too….
rusty gate over 12 years ago
Arlo has taught Gene well.
jcm1655 over 12 years ago
Time to call it off Gene, It’s the smart thing to do.
paultunes over 12 years ago
so Gene caved. rots a ruck. Mary Lou’s words say one thing but her body language says something else. i’d keep a bag packed and the bus schedule handy or prepare for life as a doormat.
MeGoNow Premium Member over 12 years ago
You have to just work on these things and eventually come to understand. Otherwise, you spend your life running from the unthinking slight, the careless word, and the imagined attitude. True compatibility is really the ability to become compatible. It’s just empathy and wanting it to be better.
jimcos over 12 years ago
And at such a young age, Gene has learned to not add the REST of that line – “for such a shallow mind”. Good job! Wisdom beyond his years.
WTF Cares over 12 years ago
It’s a COMIC STRIP. Sheesh
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member over 12 years ago
Some are guessing that Marylou railroaded Gene into going back to school. .We don’t know how she did this, or how she presented her view.It could have been very calm, level headed with lots of care and concern..She could care a lot about Gene and can see this best for him, especially with only a summer of classes away to finish..This is not. “M my way or the highway.” It’s two people looking out for each other.
BJIllistrated Premium Member over 12 years ago
My Mom used to say “That’s a deep subject with water in it.”
KasperV over 12 years ago
I always thought love meant never having top say please & thank you, but apparently it’s not.
chayasnana over 12 years ago
At our house, love means ALWAYS saying please and thank you.
KJCaufield over 12 years ago
Aww, its sweet they both said sorry. While crossed arms could be defensive, it could also represent insecurity towards the future/Gene’s decision (self hug). All she wants is for him to finish school. I don’t get why that is a bad thing and why he should run from the relationship. All I got to say when I read half the people’s comments on gocomics I thank the gods I have a great marriage (15 years now. Gawd I’m old!). Hubby is my best friend and rock. It does exist, and it does take two for it to work (yeah that means you have to share some of the blame, even if it means your choice of sig other).
david.reichert over 12 years ago
Time for make up sex?
iced tea over 12 years ago
The apple doesn’t fall far from the cart.
Cofyjunky over 12 years ago
Yah, they’re both in a position that’s telling. He can still turn around and leave, if she doesn’t unfurl that judgemental, ‘My way or the highway’ stance of hers. I get that her child’s father is a loser. But she has to get that not all guys are like that. Gene’s not a jerk. Anyone who loves her kid, and wants to get married, is a good guy. Isn’t there a country song on this very topic??
UKBILL62 over 12 years ago
I notice she’s NOT welcoming him back wit a hug and a kiss.Tread lightly Gene, She said sorry, but does she mean it ??
Squirrelchaser over 12 years ago
OK, I was hoping for Susan Sunshine’s comments. She usually knbows what’s going on.
StoicLion1973 over 12 years ago
IMO, Gene’s comment about a deep subject is in response to ML’s “Well…”, not both saying “I’m sorry.” IMO.