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radical noodle

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4. I do not ask

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Sun Dec 22, 2024, 05:58 PM

Dec 22

They'll tell me what they want me to know when they're ready. I don't like the idea of even slightly pushing them into something that might then turn out to be a mistake.

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A Question for Parents of Adults On Asking About Their Romantic Plans. [View all] NNadir Dec 22 OP

I would just ask "so is it serious then?" SheltieLover Dec 22 #1

I don't ask at all. IzzaNuDay Dec 22 #2

Sounds about right. I'm curious, but as I've been telling my wife, about both my sons' lovers... NNadir Dec 22 #3

I do not ask radical noodle Dec 22 #4

NN - The fact that you are asking this question tells me that you'll do just fine. MMBeilis Dec 22 #5

Yeah, you're right. I'll do what my parents did in every case except my father on meeting my (future) wife. NNadir Dec 23 #6