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Dear Poll: In Dating, Is Your Parents' Approval Important?
The holidays are here, and I bet some of you are bringing your significant others home to meet your family for the first time. The thought of introducing a new guy to the family could easily make you feel anxious — especially if you fear he may not measure up to the picture-perfect guy your parents have in mind — so what would happen if you consider him marriage material and your parents don't approve? Ladies, what I want to know is .
Handle This: Your Mom Ignores Your New Relationship
About a year ago you ended your engagement to your fiance, who you had been with since high school. You tried to make it work, but in the end, too much had happened that you guys couldn’t repair. Now, six months later, you’ve met someone who you feel strongly about.
Have You Ever Lied to Your Family About Your Living Situation?
You could have cut the tension with a knife last night on The Hills when Heidi's mom made a surprise appearance for her daughter's birthday. Apparently she was unaware that Spencer had moved back in and was disappointed, to say the least, to have been kept in the dark. Although Heidi's mom's distress was mostly due to her daughter's dysfunctional relationship, I know not all parents are accepting of their kids cohabitating with their significant others before marriage.
Handle This: Your Parents Don't Support Your Marriage
When you receive a surprise proposal from your boyfriend of two years, you’re thrilled to spread the news to your family. But when you tell your parents, they seem disappointed and angry — they tell you that you’re far too young to be getting married.
After numerous arguments, they inform you that they won’t financially or emotionally support you unless you hold off on the wedding for another couple of years.
When Is the Right Time to Introduce Him to the Fam?
When you meet someone really amazing, all you want to do is shout it from the rooftops. Usually, though, it's a better idea to give a more practical introduction, especially when it comes to your family. Parents can be very protective of their children — no matter how grown up they might be — thus, meeting the parents ends up being kind of a big deal, even if you’re not thinking of it as one.
DearSugar Needs Your Help: Should We Proceed?
DearSugar and Not Liked Nancy need your help. She has been with her boyfriend for five years now and his parents still don't approve of her. They are planning on moving in together and getting married this year, but the disapproval of his parents is putting a real damper on their happiness.
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Do Tell: Do You Still Strive For Your Parents' Approval?
I think it's safe to say that, growing up, we all wanted the approval of our parents, and even though I've just entered my 30s, that urge hasn't subsided. They are still the first people I call when I have a work accomplishment or when I've achieved a personal goal — I guess that's just the kid in me that I'm not ready to let go of just yet. Of course our parents are proud of us regardless, but do tell, do you still strive for that extra approval from your parents or do you lean towards the more independent end of the spectrum?
7 Awesome Gifts For Your Kid Brother
I'm counting down the days to the holidays by sharing my picks for the best geek-approved gifts for your entire family. Check out my previous picks for your parents and your sister here, then check out all the cool goodies I would choose for your younger bro in this slideshow!
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When Vegetarians Raise Vegetarians
For some, dinner is just a meal. For others, it is a way of life and a testament to their beliefs. Carnivores may not give much thought to the burger on their plate, but vegetarians might.
The Day the Cookie Crumbled
There are some magazines that define a generation. Good Housekeeping has been a long time friend of baby booming moms as the articles deem certain toys or household gadgets acceptable with their seal of approval. Parenting gives fabulous tips on breastfeeding, play dates and other mom dilemmas while Fit Pregnancy gets mothers-to-be ready for those same activities.
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