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Looking Back: Too Much of a Good Thing

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Too Much of a Good Thing

First posted October 15, 2003

I’ve been crying, she says. She admits it so easily.

How is it that I can figure out you’re lazy and manipulative when we’re not even close and we don’t know each other that well? I never believed a person could be that lazy and that manipulative. And even though my kindness is wearing thin; I’m still kind enough to believe you’re working out of desparation and necessity rather than any wanton lust for power. And if I’m kind enough to believe that, then I’m generous enough to help you.

Throughout my entire childhood, Mother always said she would envy my future wife. I was always too forgiving and too understanding; willing to help, eager to please and too easily taken advantage of. Well here I am, Mum; I hate it how you’re always right about me.

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