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Title: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 28, 2011, 09:28:46 AM
The Brat has had a falling out with her dad  ::) - this has been going on for a few weeks  ::) . She is due to go to his this weekend and is bloody well going  evil:

I tried to talk to her yesterday about resolving the argument - she admits it was her fault  but because he 'allowed ' her to strop off back home at 9.30 at night and wouldn't give her any bus fare - thus putting her life in imminent danger as it was a half hour walk  etc etc etc .....give her an Oscar  ::) ...she is not budging  Banghead

I have also tried talking to her dad yesterday and explaining what her thoughts were...he resorts back to her actions which caused the initial argument , which absolutely were not acceptable , and he is not budging  Banghead

I lost it with both yesterday and  as both are as stubborn as each other and can sort it out yourselves this weekend.

I was explaining to madam that I thought she was the most stubbornest person I know .....and her retort was " how do you know , how can you measure stubborness ...that's just a stoopid statement "  Explode:

Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Nick on October 28, 2011, 09:30:56 AM
Praps she takes after you  angel1
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 28, 2011, 09:31:47 AM
I'm really not stubborn and actually hate arguing . redface:
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Snoopy on October 28, 2011, 09:40:26 AM
At that age they have an answer to everything. Regrettably logic doesn't come into the equation.
Yes her father was perhaps a bit careless in sending her to walk home late at night but he too probably acted in anger.

As for how do you measure how stubborn a person is ~ you can only judge against your own willingness to compromise and then look around at others you know to make a judgement.

She may be the stubbornness person you know but the THW would give her a good run for her money.  evil:
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Nick on October 28, 2011, 09:42:30 AM
Maybe we could arrange a THW v. Brat argument. I'd pay. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Snoopy on October 28, 2011, 09:45:42 AM
Maybe we could arrange a THW v. Brat argument. I'd pay. :thumbsup:

Perhaps Mrs Nick would care to take on the winner. whistle:
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 28, 2011, 09:50:26 AM
 ;D

Clash of the Titans :thumbsup:
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Snoopy on October 28, 2011, 09:59:24 AM
Last night Woodstock and I were discussing the kids. She usually looks to me to supply answers on the grounds that I have raised a family before and must therefore have previously come across whatever problem we have. I felt obliged to point out that all kids are different and unfortunately it is trial and error with each one.
I stoopidly went on to add "Unfortunately they don't come with an instruction manual"


Her reply?

"You wouldn't read it if they did"


Sadly I had no answer to that.   redface:
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 28, 2011, 09:59:52 AM
I suggest Mrs DS #2 would wipe the floor with all of them.

She could start an argument in an empty room.

Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Nick on October 28, 2011, 10:00:10 AM
 point:
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 28, 2011, 10:02:22 AM
point:

#2 not #3.

#2 is a dim and bitter memory.
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Snoopy on October 28, 2011, 10:07:27 AM
Mrs Snoopy#1 had a habit of having arguments with me in my absence. We would have huge rows that I knew nothing about.

Everything she wanted to say was rehearsed, my every reply was anticipated so when I eventually arrived home I would be greeted with

"AND ANOTHER THING"

I never knew what we were arguing about or what I had done wrong. Hard to defend....... It got so I just turned round at the door and went to the pub as soon as she started, staying there until fairly certain she would be asleep.
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Nick on October 28, 2011, 10:08:18 AM
Ackchooly I was mocking Snoopy, but you nipped in in front of me.
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Snoopy on October 28, 2011, 10:10:25 AM
Ackchooly I was mocking Snoopy, but you nipped in in front of me.


Oh ~ Like you read instruction manuals .... Mr I've broken my new toaster/breadmaker/shower/vacuum cleaner.  ::)
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Pastis on October 28, 2011, 01:20:10 PM
http://www.noanxiety.com/tests/are-you-stubborn-test.html (http://www.noanxiety.com/tests/are-you-stubborn-test.html)

 rubschin: rubschin:   
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Nick on October 28, 2011, 01:23:45 PM
Get The Brat to take it  :thumbsup:

I did  redface:
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 28, 2011, 01:48:21 PM
I'm really not stubborn and actually hate arguing . redface:

"Do you want another Guinness, TMR?"
"No thanks, I'm fine"
"DO YOU WANT ANOTHER GUINNESS, TMR?"
"No, honestly, I'm fine"
"I SAID, DO YOU WANT ANOTHER GUINNESS, TMR!!!"
"Errr, OK then..."

No, not stubborn at all  whistle:
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 28, 2011, 02:13:16 PM
How many men would complain that they are being plied with drink ?  noooo:
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Snoopy on October 28, 2011, 02:58:06 PM
Determined to have her wicked way with you eh?
Title: Re: How do you measure stubborness ?
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 28, 2011, 02:59:35 PM
I think he was already destroyed when we met up  ;D