New Relationship

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Registered: 02-23-2004
New Relationship
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Mon, 04-28-2008 - 2:46pm

I just entered into a new relationship with this guy I've been seeing for 8 weeks. We're both in our late 30's, have been moving slow in our relationship and things are going good between the two of us.

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Registered: 03-14-2006
Mon, 04-28-2008 - 4:46pm

I think it is too early. A funeral is a very personal event and I don't think it's a great time to introduce him and/or try to have it be representative of some sort of progression in the relationship.


It was nice of him to offer, but I have a feeling he was trying to be polite and show a willingness to

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Registered: 09-30-2005
Mon, 04-28-2008 - 5:57pm

Welcome to the board trustlove8,


I think we he offered his help that he offered it to and not really to your family. I have a feeling that he meant if you needed someone to talk to..things along those lines.

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Registered: 02-20-2007
Mon, 04-28-2008 - 6:42pm
It was kind of him to offer, but I think you should just thank him, and tell him you appreciate the thought. You don't need to ask him to do anything and I also agree that a funeral after 8 weeks of dating is not the right time to meet your family. But it's important to let him know that you appreciate the gesture.
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Registered: 02-23-2004
Tue, 04-29-2008 - 1:20am
Thanks all for your comments. It's an emotional time for me and am not thinking clearly. I will not ask him for help but will thank him for his kind thoughtful gesture.