01-14-2013, 07:12 PM
Interesting thread.
Thinking back (OK, way back) to my early twenties, I do wish that my parents had been more honest and open with me about what they thought about a couple of guys I dated. Not that they would make demands or try to place restrictions, just share honest feedback based on their wisdom and the fact that they loved me and wanted the best for my future.
One thing I'd say to a daughter in that situation: you deserve better. Is this guy husband material? If not, then we think while we will respect him as your friend, you may want to invest less in this particular relationship and keep your options more open and your independence, at this stage, a priority.
May not apply at all to this daughter or her boyfriend, just one person looking back...
Thinking back (OK, way back) to my early twenties, I do wish that my parents had been more honest and open with me about what they thought about a couple of guys I dated. Not that they would make demands or try to place restrictions, just share honest feedback based on their wisdom and the fact that they loved me and wanted the best for my future.
One thing I'd say to a daughter in that situation: you deserve better. Is this guy husband material? If not, then we think while we will respect him as your friend, you may want to invest less in this particular relationship and keep your options more open and your independence, at this stage, a priority.
May not apply at all to this daughter or her boyfriend, just one person looking back...