Hey there, Facebook fam! Have you ever dealt with someone who just can’t seem to let go of their weird obsession? Well, buckle up because today’s story is about a woman who’s had enough of her sister’s boyfriend and his fixation on their Scottish heritage. This tale of family gatherings, uncomfortable jokes, and creepy phone calls will have you questioning just how far is too far when it comes to someone’s curiosity. So, let’s dive right into this rollercoaster of a story!
The Scottish Sisters and Their American Life
Raising Kids Across the Pond
Family Matters ❤️
Carlos: The Good Guy?
Scotland Obsession: Level 1
Haggis Jokes and Stereotypes
Kilt in a Wad?
Carlos Meets Sage and Kevin
Lydia’s Intervention
Creepy Phone Calls
Carlos on ‘Best Behavior’?
Phone Calls Strike Back ☎️
Family Talk Time ️
Lydia’s Defense ️
Creepy and Stalkery Vibes
Missing the Kids and Done with Carlos
Scottish Obsession Gone Too Far?
Our protagonist and her sisters, all born in Scotland, have built a life in the United States, often getting together for family gatherings. But when one sister, Lydia, introduces her boyfriend Carlos, things take a turn for the worse. At first, Carlos seems like a great guy, but his fascination with their Scottish heritage becomes increasingly uncomfortable, from endless questions to awkward haggis jokes. When the protagonist’s children, Sage and Kevin, attend the gatherings, Carlos’s obsession escalates, bombarding them with questions about their ethnicity and even making creepy, unexplained phone calls. Despite attempts to address the issue, Lydia defends Carlos, leaving the protagonist torn between family gatherings and protecting her children from Carlos’s unsettling behavior. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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