Fake Fear?~~vent~~

[Cataholic]

Uh, uh, no way. I couldn't let this slide. The next time the drama comes out, I would say, "don't you think it odd that a year ago you had no trouble with Keegan, but, now you do?" Or, "you are the only person I know with temporary fears" and laugh. She would, of course, say, "what do you mean" and then you would be forced to explain it all, fully.

[pitc9]

Ugh, 2 faced people are the lowest form of like IMO.

Make sure to tell BRD to "kill her with kindness" next time NW comes over for a visit!

[shais_mom]

Ugh, 2 faced people are the lowest form of like IMO.

Make sure to tell BRD to "kill her with kindness" next time NW comes over for a visit!

lol
well you know that isn't hard for her to do!

[Taz_Zoee]

That's ridiculous! Next time just be yourself, Staci, and say something. Confront her with it. I'm curious as to what she would have to say about it after being faced with it.
Some people.................

[sasvermont]

If I were you I would comment the next time she acts stupidly again. I would say..."why is it, whatever her name is, that you were perfectly fine being around Kegan, oh, let's say, before you married ___________, and now you are acting the as though the dog is a monster....what has changed that you don't feel comfortable?"........ My first thought was for you to say "Oh, just get over it" ..... "and shut the *&^^ up".......... I think she sounds like a phoney to me.

[gini]

I think I would do what has already been suggested.

Next time you see her and you have Keegan with you - I would ask her why she used to just love Keegan and now she is afraid. Did something happen - did a dog attack her?

I wouldn't mention the before marriage and the after...........that would be a dead giveaway.

But, I would call her on it.

I mean being afraid of the B R D - is just way too funny for me. B R D is just B R LOVE!!

I sure am glad that I went to Findlay - because I got to meet BRD in person

[shais_mom]

thanks Donna and Jo!
I thought maybe I was being too sensitive. I know not everyone loves dogs in their face and some people do have fears of them.
my neighbor's wife is afraid of big dogs b/c she's been bitten TWICE by 2 different dogs that the owners said 'they won't bite'. can't say I blame her there. when they moved in I was really worried - Keegan went sailing down there with me in hot pursuit and I was like I am sooooo sorry. she turned and looked at me and was - its ok I know she won't hurt me.
I'll admit - a 110 pound dog running at you full force barking her fool head off- would be intimidating. But in my uncle's wife's case - that has never happened.

[Cinder & Smoke]

I'll admit - a 110 pound dog running at you full force barking her fool head off -
would be intimidating.
But in my uncle's wife's case - that has never happened.

Maybe you could get a blown up, life-size picture of NW for Keegan to *practice* on ...

With a little work, the BRD could prolly manage a *dash*, *gnash*, and *BARK*
to give NW a REAL complex!

[boomersooner]

I'm sorry Keegan! I'm still new around here....can't keep my boys and girls straight! Heck, half the time I call Boomer a she and Cassie a he!! You are a beautiful lady, and I can't imagine ANYONE not wanting to be around you!!!!!

[joycenalex]

keegan is perfect. i agree, next time she does the "fearful" thing, ask her if anything has changed in the last year (BTW keegan really is perfect)

[RICHARD]

If I were you at the next get together I'd handle a bunch of raw meat then go over to the woman and give her a huge hug-wiping the meat scent all over her.

The dog wouldn't leave her alone, she'd freak out and never come back.

I did that with an old GF.

Same thing with non-cat people-but you have to have fresh fish in the fridge when they show up!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

She sounds like an attention seeker to me - do people react when she starts her "routine"?

Don't let the silly woman get to you - she's not worth wasting the energy

[shais_mom]

I'm sorry Keegan! I'm still new around here....can't keep my boys and girls straight! Heck, half the time I call Boomer a she and Cassie a he!! You are a beautiful lady, and I can't imagine ANYONE not wanting to be around you!!!!!

~~no worries!!~~

[shais_mom]

Maybe you could get a blown up, life-size picture of NW for Keegan to *practice* on ...

With a little work, the BRD could prolly manage a *dash*, *gnash*, and *BARK*
to give NW a REAL complex!

If I were you at the next get together I'd handle a bunch of raw meat then go over to the woman and give her a huge hug-wiping the meat scent all over her.

The dog wouldn't leave her alone, she'd freak out and never come back.

I did that with an old GF.

Same thing with non-cat people-but you have to have fresh fish in the fridge when they show up!

you two are rotten!
lol
but I love it!

[Rachel]

Red flags would be going up for me as well, but I wouldn't waste my energy confronting her. She might just be one of those people who know how to get your goat. Then when you respond, she complains to new hubby about his niece who was *so rude to her*.

What she says about Keegan, it a non-issue. It holds no weight with anybody now that we have a inkling of the type of person she is. What you do care about is your relationship with your uncle and out of love and respect for him, I would think it best to be polite and cordial, but that is all. If you want to address the issue once out of concern (albeit feigned), fine, but do it with care as you would with a friend.