Girlfriends and Parents

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Girlfriends and Parents
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Wed, 08-01-2007 - 8:10am
Do your parents like your girlfriend?

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Registered: 10-01-2003
Sat, 08-04-2007 - 7:50am

It's taken a while, but I can honestly say that my parents like my partner.


At first, they didn't. It wasn't a personal thing as they'd never met her. They were just shocked and disappointed and whatever. I suppose it had to be expected, I was not only leaving a 17 yr marriage, but 'taking up with lesbians' too! Plus, Mom considers herself religious and that got in the way.


We've always lived far apart, my parents and I, so there weren't many ways they could express their displeasure. They didn't want to hear anything about Lou, and our phone convos didn't happen often, but otherwise we

 

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Registered: 11-16-2005
Sat, 08-04-2007 - 10:23am

That's a really sweet story, Nony. Thanks for sharing. Made me tear up too.


Hugs


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Registered: 03-25-2007
Sat, 08-04-2007 - 12:57pm

Nony,

What an awesome story! I know that there can be day to day issues, but it sounds like your family is wonderful. Change is always hard, any kind of change, and it does take time to adjust to things. I say "good for you!"

Hugs

Blue

PS I need some m and me's. Got any left?

BLUE DIA
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Registered: 11-22-2006
Sat, 08-04-2007 - 7:37pm

Awwww!

Spring SiggyBlinkie
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Registered: 10-01-2003
Sun, 08-05-2007 - 4:09am

Of course I do darlin!!


*beeeeep*

 

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Registered: 10-01-2003
Sun, 08-05-2007 - 4:26am

I hope she gets to that accepting place soon, Storm.


Can I ask how long you've been with Lisa?

 

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Registered: 11-22-2006
Sun, 08-05-2007 - 11:11am

Thanks Nony...we've been together just short of a year.

Spring SiggyBlinkie

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