An old friend relocates to India and the gang meets up for drinks and dostana. The conversation turns to the topic we’re all here for — the details of a current divorce.
SV remarks that I’m the only one still married; everyone else is divorced or let-down. “And we always thought you’d be the first one to get divorced.” Laughs. That’s the fifth time she’s said that. And she says it every time we meet.
Oh my dear, dear friend. If I wasn’t: 1. Debating whether that was a personal jab 2. Afraid of ruining a reunion 3. Thinking of an appropriate come-back. 4. Mentally editing and rewording the come-back 5. Practising saying the comeback with the right inflection, I would totally say something cutting.
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Educated Tatya 
How about “Oh that’s so funny, we always thought you’d be the first to become a hooker, squashed under the weight of your failed relationships and low self esteem”
Too harsh?
It has a sharp edge, but is factually incorrect. I’ll keep the train of thought, though. I’m going to pick you for my team in case of a brawl
“And I always thought you’d lose your hackneyed sense of humor by the time you turned [insert age here]. What are you gonna do!”
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I need you guys on SMS.
“I still think you’ll be the first to get a set of dentures/boob job/nose job/[insert anatomical part in this space]”
Really run out of subjects, haven’t u…!!
Grrr. Hmmm.. Mrggghmfffttt!!!
Thats me when I am trying to come back with a witty reply to beeyatches like her.
Maybe after 72 years I will…
P.S. Love your What I am wearing today section. So it IS possible to get cheap wearable clothes in Mumbai, without looking like a Bollywood extra, of the 80s.
I’ve got a new blog taking off from the What I’m wearing section. Do you want to contribute?
ummm….that was indeed a mean thing to say…wonder what made SV say that…
I suspect she thinks she’s being funny
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