I always read ellipses as if the speaker is trailing off in a condescending, disappointed, or sarcastic tone.
"if you think so..."
"that's a great idea..."
"we definitely need more snacks in the house..."
It doesn't make me anxious, but it always seems a little rude.
definitely not loss...
...is this gain?
localized entirely to this instance?
so my socks can get wet? I don't think so
definitely pitching this to my DM for the upcoming Eberron campaign; we've been watching Legend of Korra for vibes and inspiration, and the recaps in that show were perfectly fit for the setting
the great exacerbater!
the rich just need some special hugs! specifically on their necks!
lots of people are lining up to choke on the SCROTUS these days
catching strays out here, my dude. sounds like a really positive take on something people find divisive.
cooking for others is so special - I'm glad your family shares that. my parents don't cook, and certainly never took an interest in meeting most of the people I dated. but now my partner and I cook for them. they don't like everything we make, and pick around the stuff they don't want. everyone's happy, so it all works out.
it's also important to be a good guest. a host isn't a servant. they didn't make anyone do anything; they offered food and shared their home, and that's pretty cool.
also, doesn't sound like in-laws. "dated" implies casuality, and also past tense.
start composting, and turn that green waste into green money (or food)
the bones are their money...