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GLOSSARY
as much as the next guy
– just like other people; a phrase used to emphasize
that one’s preferences or behaviors are normal
* I like sports as much as the next guy, but don’t you think it’s crazy for the team
to practice that much?
to own (someone)
– to be in control of another person, especially controlling
what that person does, with whom, and when, so that the other person feels the
need to report to that person
* Sure, it would be nice if your adult son did whatever you asked him to, but he’s
an individual and you don’t own him.
possessive
– wanting to have something only for oneself and not being willing to
share it with others
* Don’t touch anything in Brenda’s office! She’s really possessive and she’ll
notice if anything gets moved.
to put (one’s) foot down
– to be very assertive and strong, clearly indicating the
limit of something or clearly stating that something will not be tolerated
* I’ll put my foot down if I ever see any illegal activity at work.
clingy
– wanting to be very close to another person, even when it makes the
other person annoyed or comfortable; not able to be alone and away from
someone
* At first, Mike seemed nice, but as they continued dating, Alexandra began to
realize how clingy he was.
jealous
– with negative feelings of suspicion that another person will be
unfaithful or not loyal
* Some of Amy’s best friends are men, and her new boyfriend becomes jealous
when she spends time with them.
so much as
– even; in a particular way, especially when referring to a small or
inconsequential amount of something
* Emmett is so shy, he won’t so much as look at any of his coworkers when
talking to them.
to reassure
– to do or say something to help another person feel more
comfortable or confident
* Let me reassure you that all the personal health information provided on these
forms will be kept confidential.
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critical
– saying bad things about other people while judging what they do or say
or how they appear
* Theodore was really critical of the restaurant, but I thought the food was pretty
good.
to report in
– to check in with someone periodically; to provide an update to
another person so that he or she can monitor progress and be aware of what is
happening
* All the field employees are asked to report in to the supervisor at least once a
week, so that we can keep track of their progress and address any problems.
whereabouts
– where one is; one’s location
* The police are monitoring the suspect’s whereabouts, hoping to find clues
related to the recent murder.
controlling
– wanting to make decisions about another person’s actions; being
in charge of what another person does, as well as when and how
* The new boss is really controlling, and some of the more independent
employees are having a hard time adapting to her management style.
update
– the most recent information about something; information about the
current status
* They have a weekly meeting to provide updates about their work.
sweet
– kind, caring, considerate, and attractive, often used to talk about little
children and women
* It’s so sweet of you to bring cookies for your coworkers!
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COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What does Matt mean when he says, “I put my foot down when she gets too
clingy”?
a) He threatens to leave the relationship.
b) He runs out of the room.
c) He tells her to stop what she’s doing.
2.
a)
b)
c)
What kind of text message does Matt need to send to Helen?
He needs to tell her where he is and what he’s doing.
He needs to send her a message to cheer her up.
He needs to invite her to join the group.
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WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?
controlling
The word “controlling,” in this podcast, means wanting to make decisions about
another person’s actions, and being in charge of what another person does:
“Gregorio’s parents are really controlling, making all the decisions about what
activities he participates in and even what he wears.” A “control freak” is an
uptight person who becomes panicked and worried if unexpected things happen:
“Purina is a control freak who planned every detail of her wedding.” The phrase
“birth control” refers to contraception, or efforts to prevent pregnancy: “At what
age do you think teenagers should learn about birth control?” Finally, “cruise
control” is a setting on a vehicle that maintains a constant speed without the
driver needing to do anything: “Drivers can get better gas mileage if they use
cruise control on the freeway.”
sweet
In this podcast, the word “sweet” means kind, caring, considerate, and attractive,
often used to talk about little children and women: “Karina is a very sweet
woman, but she isn’t a very good decision-maker.” The phrase “a sweet deal”
describes a good bargain or a profitable transaction: “I can’t believe we bought
that car for just $1,000. What a sweet deal!” The phrase “to have a sweet tooth”
means to enjoy sweet, sugary foods: “Lyle has a sweet tooth and would love to
eat chocolate all day long.” Finally, the old-fashioned phrase “to be sweet on
(someone)” means to have a crush on someone or to be interested in someone
romantically: “How will Rebena ever know you’re sweet on her if you don’t ask
her out on a date?”
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CULTURE NOTE
No-Fault Divorces
In the past, Americans who wanted to get a “divorce” (the legal end of a
marriage) had to “prove” (demonstrate; show) “wrongdoing” (bad behavior) by
one of the two people in the marriage. This created an “adversarial” (as enemies;
not friendly) relationship between the two people who wanted to get a divorce
and further “soured” (made unpleasant and bad) an already bad situation. For
example, a husband or wife might have to prove that the “spouse” (husband or
wife) had been “unfaithful” (involved in a sexual relationship with someone else).
However, if that spouse replied that the other person had also been unfaithful,
the court could “find” (legally conclude) that both parties had engaged in
wrongdoing, and therefore not “grant” (allow) the divorce.
Beginning in 1970, U.S. states began to pass laws that “provided for” (allowed)
“no-fault divorces” in which there was no requirement to prove wrongdoing.
Today, all 50 states “have provisions for” (allow) no-fault divorces. This makes it
easier for spouses to get a divorce, because they can state that they no longer
want to be married, without “blaming” (being mad at and identifying as the source
of a problem) the spouse.
In some cases, spouses can “claim” (state as a reason) “irreconcilable
differences” as the reason for their divorce. “Irreconcilable differences” are things
on which the spouses cannot agree, or differences that make them
“incompatible” (not able to continue living with each other as husband and wife).
Irreconcilable differences would be things that at least one spouse is unable or
unwilling to change in order to “save the marriage” (avoid divorce).
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Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – c; 2 – a
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COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 955 – Dating a
Possessive Person.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 955. I'm your host, Dr.
Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in
beautiful Los Angeles, California.
Our website is ESLPod.com. Become a member of ESL Podcast today. If you
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This episode is a dialogue between Eliana and Matt about dating a possessive
person. Let's get started.
[start of dialogue]
Eliana: You’re here! I didn’t think you’d be able to come.
Matt: Why? I like seeing a movie with my friends as much as the next guy.
Eliana: Yeah, but it’s been weeks since we’ve seen you, ever since you started
dating Helen.
Matt: She doesn’t own me. She’s a little possessive, but I put my foot down when
she gets too clingy.
Eliana: Doesn’t she get jealous if you so much as look at another woman?
Matt: She’s the jealous type, that’s true, but I reassure her all the time that she’s
the only one I want. It’s true that she’s critical of other women, too, but what
woman isn’t? She’s fine if she knows where I am and whom I’m with.
Eliana: You mean you have to report in to her on your whereabouts?
Matt: She likes to know what I’m doing. She’s just concerned about me, that’s all.
Eliana: She seems really controlling.
Matt: What did you say?
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