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03-05-2009, 10:02 AM
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#21
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 4,734
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I'm pretty sure my family likes my husband more than they like me. Fortunately, the same is true for his family (they think I'm the bee's knees).
I can't imagine getting seriously involved with someone my family didn't like. Though, I have the advantage of having really rational family members, so if they didn't like someone, chances are I wouldn't either.
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03-05-2009, 10:06 AM
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#22
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,468
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See my dad and my brother (and all other family members) don't care, as long as the guy treats me well, is gainfully employed and is a good person, they approve. I don't think my mother is "rational" in terms of relationships, I just don't. From now on I am keeping stuff to myself.
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03-05-2009, 10:08 AM
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#23
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Posts: 8,204
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Ah yes, how could I forget about the tattoos??? My husband is covered and my parents were like WTF?! Now, i'm on my 4th one & they are like devestated I did that to my body.
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03-05-2009, 10:09 AM
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#24
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,965
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My father refused to accept him. (Mom had passed away before then.) When I told him that we'd gotten engaged, he told "it's him or me." Stupid man. He not only didn't attend the wedding, but apparently made threats regarding it beforehand (Aunt wouldn't tell me what he threatened, but it was serious enough for her to contact some relatives who were cops, and have them on alert during the wedding.) I never spoke to him again.
BTW, my mother's mom did the same kind of krap before EACH of her five children's weddings. You'd think since he witnessed the pain that caused for my mother and her siblings, he might have known better.
What was his problem with DH? His is "Jewish." He actually isn't, though his last name is a common Jewish name. (Judism as religion goes back two generations in his family, DH was born and raised Christian, though not RC, like my family.)
Regardless, that was just an excuse. My father was way out of line, and never tried to get to know DH at all. Every one else thought and still feels he's great. We've been married nearly 20 years, and have a good life together. Another BTW, 5 years later, my brother got engaged to a girl that is Irish Catholic, like our family. He didn't like her, either, so I'm told. He died before their wedding, so only he knows how he would have handled that.
Last edited by KurlyKae; 03-05-2009 at 10:14 AM.
Reason: I really should preview before I hit post reply...
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03-05-2009, 10:09 AM
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#25
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 9,949
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I think it all depends on your relationshiop with your family, whether their opinion should matter or not. I'm very close with my parents and they treat me like an adult and respect my choices. They loved my husband from the beginning and I can't imagine being with someone they're not close to. My husband invites my dad to guys' nights and used to go to lunch with my mom every week when he worked closer to her.
You've expressed before that your mother doesn't seem to respect your choices as an adult and nags you about finding a boyfriend, getting married, etc. That, combined with what you've posted in this thread, makes me think you shouldn't care what she thinks.
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03-05-2009, 10:12 AM
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#26
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,468
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I actually don't mind the tattoos, I used to be a little weirded out (when I was much younger) but I don't care. He has them to where even if he wore a short sleeved shirt you couldn't see them.
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03-05-2009, 10:13 AM
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#27
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 7,050
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My family met my hubby before we ever started dating, and in the setting they met him I believe they liked him.
They love him now.
Amanda, do you want to arrange for them to meet? Maybe in the future don't mention boyfriends to your family until you are bringing them over for dinner 
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03-05-2009, 10:16 AM
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#28
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 16,015
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My parents felt the same way about my ex but way worse. He didn't have a kid but he didn't have an undergraduate degree or a professional job(my mom called him a 'streetboy'). He treated me very well though. Anyways he did turn out to be a bum living in a fairytale world so we broke up. Current guy I'm seeing also doesnt have a degree, has eyebrow piercings, tattoos and doesn't have a white collar job. But he is a hard worker, responsible and also treats me very well (o yea we met at a club too). I'm hoping my parents expectations have changed because of my last ex and because I know they think I'm getting old and just want me to be with someone.
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03-05-2009, 10:21 AM
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#29
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 16,015
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Yea it sux. My mom and I just have different views but I think she's accepted mine somewhat. But it is annoying when she makes random comments (on anything really). I know she's trying to be more open and accept that we(her children) are not like her and that's just the way it is. But those few random comments annoy the hell out of me!
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03-05-2009, 10:22 AM
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#30
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,468
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See that's another thing about him, he is a hard worker, and he's been at the same job for over 6 years. Practically all of my exes were job jumpers, they were here for a little while and never stayed at any one job for more than a year or so.
Oh, and one thing I'd like to point out, my mother LOVED the verbally abusive, drug dealer ex I used to post about. Go figure!
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03-05-2009, 10:25 AM
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#31
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Posts: 21,286
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My family loves my husband. If we ever split, I'm the one they'd all be mad at.
We met briefly, kept in touch, met again when he was on vacation and got engaged in like three weeks - we were married a little less than a year later. No one in my family batted an eye. My grandfater could not get us married soon enough.
When I went to meet his parents, my grandfather was quick to point out that they had weddings in England, too, and no one would be mad if we just up and decided to have one. I think they were all worried that I'd scare him off if we didn't move quickly.
We've been together for nearly eleven years.
My grandfather was one of the most clear-headed people I've ever known. You could not get any BS past him, ever. If he hand't liked my husband, there would have been a good reason. I miss having my own personal BS detector.
If your mom tends to pre-judge people, stop giving her ammunition! If it's serious enough to be long term, talk up his good points and let her actually meet him before you tell her the drawbacks. And really, you're her daughter. She might be difficult but most mothers of younger women would be a little...hesitant about a guy who already has kids, doesn't have an education, etc. Those aren't by any means necessarily BAD things (he might be a great father, maybe he knew what he wanted to do right out of high school and hey, lucky him!) but your mother wants to know if this guy is good enough for her baby.
Unless she's just a snob or a control freak, but still I suggest letting her meet and like the guy before you start telling her things she won't like about him.
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03-05-2009, 10:30 AM
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#32
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,468
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I didn't just offer it up, she asked "So does he have any ex wives or children?" I just told her I had a date, and she just started firing off rude questions. IDK she really approved of this one guy I dated a while back because he happened to have a lot of money. When she asked me if I was still seeing him after I pulled the plug (because he was a total arrogant ass) she was almost mad at me. It's stupid.
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03-05-2009, 10:36 AM
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#33
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Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,199
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I am sorry but who even asks that question?
I would tell your mother, politely, that you will not talk to her about your dating life any more.
If you have level-headed friends, I would trust their opinion.
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People in Ward Three disdain three things: cleavage, hunting and dumb people who are richer than they are. ~ David Brooks
Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it. ~Armaments 2:9-21
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03-05-2009, 10:37 AM
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#34
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 317
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No one in my family has ever had a problem with my DH. It wouldn't have mattered if they had. My dad did make a comment one time before I was with DH that I woudn't care what he thought anyway about anyone I dated. He was right. My sister's bf is a tool though. He is very disrespectful and demeaning to our other sister. Who is 13 btw. It's pathetic.
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03-05-2009, 10:44 AM
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#35
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 7,923
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ITA Never bother answering loaded questions.
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03-05-2009, 10:51 AM
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#36
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,008
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When she asks intruding questions, just try to laugh it off and tell her to relax and let you go on a few dates with the guy.
Then, if that doesn't work, start making up outlandish answers:
Q: What does he do?
A: Contract killer.
Q: Does that pay well?
A: It pays in cigarettes and beer.
Q: Does he have an ex-wife?
A: No, but he does have 3 current wives. I'm hoping to be number 4; all the fun, zero responsibility.
Etc.
My family likes my guy. They see how much he makes me laugh and how happy I am. And he can interact with them well; I don't have to be with him at all times, holding his hand. He can help my dad fry a turkey and play pool with my grizzly grandaddy, and help my mother clean her crystal collection; he's at ease in all those situations.
His family is unsure of me because I'm not Jewish. His poor Bubby reminds him to look for a nice Jewish girl every week when they talk on the phone. His father is happy that I'm learning more about Judaism and his mother and sister have both met me and like me.
I'm meeting them all in April at Passover (in Toronto), and sadly my guy will not be allowed to leave my side but will be required to hold me hand at all times.
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03-05-2009, 11:07 AM
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#37
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 13,214
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They love my estranged hubby...My mom disliked my BF within two minutes of finding out he even existed. She'd never met him and didn't know a thing about him except his name...and maybe not even that!
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03-05-2009, 11:33 AM
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#38
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 10,699
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I feel the same. My family is close knit and it is very well known what other immediate family members think of boyfriends, etc.. In one instance, that did contirbute to a sibling deciding not to marry someone who was all wrong for her; every single family member didn't like him for her. Humbly, I think we were right and she is with someone much better.
For me, I probably wouldn't select someone that my family wouldn't like. They do have high expectations that I should end up with someone with similar things to offer (in terms of education, occupation, natural curiousity and intellect, etc..). I share those expectations even more as I get older. If it's going to happen, after waiting (voluntarily and involuntarily so many years) it is going to be someone who feels right and fits.
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(taking a break from posting starting late august 2009)
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03-05-2009, 11:33 AM
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#39
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 10,729
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Yes. In fact, they met him first and wanted me to meet him. I ignored them for a year! 
I dated a guy for 6 years that my family wasn't thrilled with. That was really hard. However, since she hasn't met him yet, I think you need to curb the information you provide to her.
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03-05-2009, 11:46 AM
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#40
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Posts: 1,873
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My parents weren't thrilled with DH, my Dad didn't consider him manly enough, he wasn't happy DH didn't have any of his hobbies and just thought DH wasn't right.
I didn't care, it's taken 16 years and I am just now starting to see them respect DH.
His side of the family HATED me and still do. Again we don't care, life is to short to worry about making everyone else happy while giving up on your own happiness.
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