me: I feel really bad (still) about Thanksgiving. I hope your parents aren't angry. I know they'll be disappointed, but I really hope they have the sense to understand.

my boyfriend (who is perfect): sweetie, you have no reason to feel bad. It isn't like I made a decision: "Family or Bettie". That decision didn't really need to be made. It was common sense, which is probably why it took me so long to realize it was the right thing to do [tongue icon]...
And I don't say that like: "I choose you over mi familia" but like...
Ack. Brain fart.

Me: You didn't choose me over your family. You chose me as your family, and the rest of your family is inconveniently located.

Him: Wow.

Me: Did I get it right?

Him: Totally.