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A Fortiori

Joined: 12/10/2007
Msg: 26

Does family opinion really matter? Posted: 6/4/2008 11:21:57 PM
He's a bit old to be worried about what mommy and daddy think. I have to ask, is he living in their basement? Even if his family unit has a tight bond, he is supposed to be an adult and able to make his own decisions based on his wants, needs, and desires. Perhaps he comes from a culture where arranged marriages are the norm? But I'm doubting that one in his case. Sounds like if he has a big problem with mommy and daddy not approving of you, then he probably has a big problem himself with mommy and daddy, ie; needs to grow up. Now, in my case, NOBODY tells me who I should be dating or not dating, it's none of their damned business, including my family. They may not like who I end up with, but they don't have to live with her, I do. If they really can't tolerate her, then we try to workout a compromise for the occasional family function. But saying that, even if they don't like her, they should still tolerate her out of respect for me, at the very least.

Kindredspirit07

Joined: 7/29/2005
Msg: 27
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Does family opinion really matter? Posted: 6/4/2008 11:43:08 PM
It would matter to me because I spend alot of time with my family. Sometimes love blinds us and we can't see things that our family and close friends might. I would take what they have to say serious.

valla maldoran

Joined: 4/2/2008
Msg: 28

Does family opinion really matter? Posted: 6/4/2008 11:51:50 PM
Family opinions would matter to me . My family is the most important thing in my life. They will always be there no matter what while men come and go. Anyway if my family truly did not like someone I was dating I would take their opinions seriously as they tend to like pretty much everybody.

Michaelann

Joined: 9/11/2004
Msg: 29
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Does family opinion really matter? Posted: 6/5/2008 12:18:34 AM
If a 39 year old man doesn't have the balls to stand for you to his family, then he obviously doesn't want you enough. You're very young - don't waste your youth on a man like that - it's most likely too late for him to grow a pair. - Lady Waresa OMFG!! I wish I'd said that! Absolutely brilliant!! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ if my family truly did not like someone I was dating I would take their opinions seriously as they tend to like pretty much everybody - valla maldoran You are very lucky, valla maldoran. My family has rarely liked any of my boyfriends or/husbands. Makes it difficult for us to as close as I would like, as I always put my S/O first. ps- Love the new picture. It's sweet. Glad to see #4 is back, too. Good luck ;)

Ralleac

Joined: 5/17/2008
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Does family opinion really matter? Posted: 6/5/2008 3:29:09 AM
i guess what Im asking is if your family doesnt like who your with does it change your mind about being with them?sorry if stated poorly. For those who greatly value the opinion of their family it might make them think twice. I value my parent's opinion, but I don't live anywhere near them and wouldn't let them prevent something good happening for me. If that means being with someone they don't like, that's their problem.

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