becomingkate

I wish I were with someone who really truly knows me. This may seem petty, but I was out with him and my son and they were stopping by a small retail store. I was thirsty so I asked specifically for a Coke. He said "I can get you a Pepsi", and I said sure, being one of those weird people who prefers Pepsi. I stayed in the car. My husband came out with a Diet Coke.

We've known each other for 20 years. During that entire time, the only time I drink diet soda is if there is Jack or Captain Morgan in it. I drink regular soda during the day. I order it in restaurants all the time. I never ever order a Diet Coke.

I said "Thanks, but I don't drink diet Coke during the day. I'll save it for tonight." He looked at me like I was crazy and said "Ok..." like he actually didn't believe me that I know what I like to drink.

It's just stuff like that...like gaslighting but with things I would obviously know about myself. It happens a lot around here and I don't get it.

20 years, folks.