Letters to the Editor
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Nice reply, LW...
Too bad you just proved you immaturity a little more by the tone of your post on the forum (assuming that is you)...
Look, Cary is 100% right about this, based on the limited amount of information you gave him in your letter. I think the phrase "unmitigated prick" would only apply to, say, Nick Nolte's father in "Affliction" (played masterfully by James Coburn)...you're being way too hard on a dying man that doesn't OWE you anything in his remaining days on this earth.
What are going to do about it anyway? Tell him how you feel? He doesn't give 2 shits about you now, and probably doesn't give another 2 shits about his step-daughter...just what would telling him how you feel now accomplish, other than ruin your burgeoning relationship? Your post seems to be crying out for justification to have some "I'll show 'em" moment with the step-father...and Cary (and everyone else here) are raining on that parade for you, and rightfully so.
And speaking of burgeoning relationships...I'd question the long-term viability of this mate you have chosen for the moment...the fact she dropped a supposedly lousy long-distance relationship for you has been picked up by other folks in this forum as a serious red-flag, and rightfully so.
If the step-father wants to go the way he is, too bad...for you, at any rate. Sucks to be in that kind of position. You need to buck-up and be a man now...drive over there and pick up your woman properly, face the "unmitigated prick" as best you can, overcome this challenge, and move on with your life...either with or without this catch-of-a-woman. I don't give 2 shits either way, but be a man, god-damnit!
**PS - Cary, tnx. for bring the phrase "two shits" back to life...it's one of my favorite sayings, because so many people need to hear that every once in a while...