Comments on: they didn’t realize we were OLDER and MARRIED!!!!

By: Best of “Controversy Unintended” « mandythompson.com

Best of “Controversy Unintended” « mandythompson.com — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:07:20 +0000

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By: christi

christi — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:57:32 +0000

I’m smiling. B/c it’s making me smile to see that you couldn’t resist, Drew. You had to verify your “ok” and stick up for her.

By: Drew

Drew — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:59:52 +0000

Actual husband here, finally chiming in.
I was not upset. I thought it was amusing, and I am happy with the way my wife behaved herself.

As a man hitting on women, you’re gonna bomb sometimes. That’s the risk of initiation. And you learn to look for rings after a couple of those.

By: Natalie Witcher

Natalie Witcher — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:59:46 +0000

you’re mean…:)

By: fmckinnon

fmckinnon — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:14:37 +0000

mandy,
hmm .. what would I have done? I would’ve said “sorry guys I’m straight, and I don’t date other men .. besides, I’m married”.

By: jillianholmes

jillianholmes — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:12:30 +0000

I love that you are married and get hit on..am I wearing a sign I don’t know about?!?!…and next time do your single friends a favor and if they are old enough pass on the info!….COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY KIDDING…I know putting that after the first comment kinda ruins it but seriously, totally kidding.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:43:58 +0000

Would love too. Scott says maybe, as long as you don’t wear your Georgia hoodie! And he reserves the right to send a chaperone.

By: mandythompson

mandythompson — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:03:21 +0000

Dustin: unfortunately, they weren’t necessarily “our types.” my friend and i were just being nice, and were flattered by the whole episode. but that little detail would’ve ruined the whole story, now wouldn’t it?

Sarah: wanna go grab starbucks tomorrow after the snow-storm fades?? drew won’t be home ’til late afternoon, so i’ve got a good 36 hours left of bachelorette-hood!!!!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:06:57 +0000

I laughed through most of your post. And I loved Holly’s suggested reply!!

In the same situation, my reaction would probably be fairly similar. Although I think Hutch makes a good point, I would feel a bit harsh abruptly pointing out my marital status just because they asked to sit and talk for a few minutes.

And, to be honest, after being married for closing in on a decade, and having two kids, it’s flattering to have fleeting moments where I know my husband is not the only member of the opposite sex who still finds me attractive– even though, like you, I would take the first clear chance to show the hopelessness of their intentions without being rude.

BTW, Scott says to tell you I’m never allowed to go have coffee with you at starbucks.

By: Dustin

Dustin — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:20:32 +0000

I think I would have dated both of them. Wait, were they cute? If yes, then refer to my first sentence. Wait, they were guys? Never mind.