I did something
stupid nearly a year ago, and Ramon just found out about it. I failed to
cancel a contract on time, and it cost us about $1,500. What's worse is
that Ramon did remember to ask me about it several times, including the
day before the deadline, if I had sent in the fax to cancel. I had been
stressed out because of our son's high school graduation and frequent
headaches I had been having last spring, so I kept blowing off his
reminders and procrastinating. I don't know why. Seems really stupid in
retrospect. Finally, I lied and said I had sent the fax, just to get him
off my back, and fully intending to actually send it the next day at
work. Well, I forgot, and it cost us. I have replaced that money several
times over by taking on a full time position at work, and since I'm
usually extremely responsible with money, this isn't likely to happen
again. Also, I am not at all in the habit of telling lies. I just wanted
him to stop talking when I had a headache and was exhausted from work.
Ramon
was upset with me for failing to follow up and make sure the company
got my fax. I have sort of lead him to believe that it's the company's
fault for not accepting my cancellation. Actually, I never sent it in.
Do I really need to confess my dishonesty and have him make a big deal
about this all over again? Should I be punished for the
irresponsibility, disrespect and dishonesty from nearly a year ago? Or,
could we consider it temporary insanity, something that isn't likely to
come up again, and something that is past the statute of spanking
limitations?
I
was trying to be funny with that last line, but, seriously, if I
confess this, I'm probably going to get spanked, and I'm totally not in
the mood for a spanking. So, do you all think it's necessary? What would
you do in my shoes or in my husband's place? Remember that I am usually
very honest, dependable, and responsible. This was very out of
character for me. It isn't a bad habit that needs breaking. It was
momentary stupidity. Should I get a pass on this, since it happened so
many months ago, and I really am sorry about it? How would this fly in
your home?
