Time to End Lavaliering?

[KillarneyRose]

OldOleMiss, I loved reading your stories; especially the one about your father in law. It actually reads like an upbeat version of something Faulkner would write!

For the second story, though, I think I would have to agree with Sciencewoman. I don't think I could be as generous as you were. The only similar situation I could come up with regarding my own life would be if I found a sorority Badge that wasn't DZ and called the lady up and she divulged that she had my husband's Naval Academy class ring (no fraternities where he went to school), I would have said no how, no way, give it back.

Know what though? It makes me happy that there are such kind people like you in the world

[OldOleMiss]

Originally Posted by KillarneyRose

if I found a sorority Badge that wasn't DZ and called the lady up and she divulged that she had my husband's Naval Academy class ring (no fraternities where he went to school), I would have said no how, no way, give it back.

I think it is completely different if it is your spouse rather than your parent. I know I would completely feel the same if I found out that my husbands "missing badge" was in the possession of his ex and he had her badge!!! I also never told my mother about the badges as I think it would upset the heck out of her as well... but for me, not being the spouse, I think it is a sentimental and sweet reminder of "they way they were".

Originally Posted by adpiucf

Once a girl was lavaliered, break-up was imminent. This was the rule, rather than the exception

Ha.. ha.. ha... at Ole Miss as well (at least in my chapter!!!)-- but I did like a good candlelight!!! (yes I am a traditional sap!)