boston.com Love Letters: I'm In Love w/Stacey's Dad...
Posted by
Diva (aka Diva)
Apr 1 '11, 09:26
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Dear Meredith,
I'm a longtime lurker. And since I can't turn to my friends for advice, I thought I'd turn to yours. A few months ago, my best friend from childhood, "Stacey", got married. I was her maid of honor. Stacey's parents have been separated since we graduated high school but just haven't divorced yet (financial reasons). They live apart but in the same town. Anyway, at the wedding, I had more than a few drinks (after all, it was open bar and my job as MOH was to lead the fun). Stacey's dad, "Bob," and I started talking. A lot. When we were teens, Stacey's friends and I used to joke that her dad was hot. Well, wow. He actually is. There was a connection. Needless to say, it was awkward around Stacey's mom since she used to make us cookies all the time and here I am flirting with her almost ex-husband. He's my best friend's dad. It's weird, I know. But hey, at least I didn't throw a shoe! Anyway, after the wedding, Bob and I started dating. We didn't tell anyone. He makes me laugh, has great taste in wine, and well, let's just say that there's some benefits to dating an older, more experienced man.
I've wanted to tell Stacey but there really is no easy way to say it. Her parents are separated and are going to divorce, but it still really bothers her. Bob wants to tell her,
but I've been taking an "I'll deal with it tomorrow" approach. But here's the real problem. Bob has Red Sox season tickets. He has four seats for Opening Day. He wants to invite Stacey and her husband. And me. Can we say awkward? I know I need to tell Stacey and I certainly don't want a scene at Fenway. (I mean, it's the Yankees!). How do I tell her? I don't want to ruin anything. I am enjoying my time with Bob. I like him and I want to keep seeing him. I also don't want to lose my best friend. Do I just show up at the game with Bob and hope she doesn't flip out? Do I talk to her ahead of time? Does Bob tell her?
� I'm In Love With Stacey's Dad
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Responses:
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Gross. -- nm
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Dr.Vermin
Apr 1, 09:47
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Man, if I was Stacey's Dad, I'd be stoked. -- nm
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Mop (211 lbs)
Apr 1, 09:43
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it won't end well. and no, you can't go to the game, that's way too much for Stacey to have to deal with in a short period.
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Andie
Apr 1, 09:37
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lets not spring it on anyone at a game for gawd's sake. Either not go to the game and keep hiding it or tell her before
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Epiphany
Apr 1, 09:36
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I don't even see the "not yet divorced" angle. dude, you're boning her dad. (well, he's boning her.) -- nm
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amanda jones, transitarian
Apr 1, 09:33
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Madonna is such a whore -- nm
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Beaker
Apr 1, 09:33
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doesn't want to lose stacey as a friend? Far too late for that, babe. -- nm
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loosilu
Apr 1, 09:29
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If she's really your best friend, she'll be happy for you. -- nm
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Strongbad
Apr 1, 09:28
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he's got it goin' on -- nm
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prayformojo
Apr 1, 09:28
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