My grandmother recently asked to see a pic of my fiance. I sent her one and she said she looked tough and that she was worried. I found this comment to be unfair. She did not even meet her yet and my fiance is very sweet and now is a little nervous about talking to her as well. My grandmother has made judgements calls on every person i have ever dated and done the same thing to my mom and her sibs as well. She was also in a failed marriage herself. What is your opinions?
fantasticvoyage1: My grandmother recently asked to see a pic of my fiance. I sent her one and she said she looked tough and that she was worried. I found this comment to be unfair. She did not even meet her yet and my fiance is very sweet and now is a little nervous about talking to her as well. My grandmother has made judgements calls on every person i have ever dated and done the same thing to my mom and her sibs as well. She was also in a failed marriage herself. What is your opinions?
fantasticvoyage1: My grandmother recently asked to see a pic of my fiance. I sent her one and she said she looked tough and that she was worried. I found this comment to be unfair. She did not even meet her yet and my fiance is very sweet and now is a little nervous about talking to her as well. My grandmother has made judgements calls on every person i have ever dated and done the same thing to my mom and her sibs as well. She was also in a failed marriage herself. What is your opinions?
Tell Grandma that she is entitled to her opinion but you are an adult and can make your own choices. Reassure her that since you are the one that is spending time with your Fiancee that you know her and love her.
Kalimera: Tell Grandma that she is entitled to her opinion but you are an adult and can make your own choices. Reassure her that since you are the one that is spending time with your Fiancee that you know her and love her.
Sorry meant to also say that the members of your family that have met your fiancee may be able to chat to Grandma also, could be that no one is ever going to be good enough in her eyes.
Kalimera: Sorry meant to also say that the members of your family that have met your fiancee may be able to chat to Grandma also, could be that no one is ever going to be good enough in her eyes.
Yes you are right, that is something she will have to accept and my mom has said to her that you can't judge someone just by looking at them.
fantasticvoyage1: Yes you are right, that is something she will have to accept and my mom has said to her that you can't judge someone just by looking at them.
Well there you are then, if your Mom has met and likes your fiancee you have her on your side.
to me its your business your grandma doesn,t have to like her thats her opinion but if your girlfriend is with you your grandma should show respect for you and keep her opinions to herself maybe im wrong but thats how i feel about
fantasticvoyage1: My grandmother recently asked to see a pic of my fiance. I sent her one and she said she looked tough and that she was worried. I found this comment to be unfair. She did not even meet her yet and my fiance is very sweet and now is a little nervous about talking to her as well. My grandmother has made judgements calls on every person i have ever dated and done the same thing to my mom and her sibs as well. She was also in a failed marriage herself. What is your opinions?
First of all you are a lesbian; I have friends that are lesbians and many of them dress hard and act hard;
Also listen to your statement; "my grandma has never liked the people I've dated"; well are you still with any of them? no; maybe it's not your grandma that is the problem but who you choose to date.
It's a fact that most relationships in first world countries end in divorce or a split up; you sound ultra sensitive; almost looking for her to say something; I was taught to always take what those that love me has to say with importance. I may not do what they want me to, but I will listen.
Andy your grandma will ALWAYS be there; your relationship may not;
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