KNenagh: My parents had massive problems with their parents interfering. I give them both 10 out of 10 for patience, I wouldn't have had theirs.
They learned from it and didn't interfere with us - and tried to tell my exes father to keep out of it as well.
2 people have to stick together and stick to their guts, but I know a lot of people who let their parents treat their partners like dort and don't interfere. That's not right.
after my divorce....my ...dad died....thats when i looked after my mother..for 20years...who never interfeared...with our marridge.....so here i am.....alone....annoyed.....unsure what life has in store for me.........the man who jokes on here.....
truheart1941: after my divorce....my ...dad died....thats when i looked after my mother..for 20years...who never interfeared...with our marridge.....so here i am.....alone....annoyed.....unsure what life has in store for me.........the man who jokes on here.....
Tru, you are not alone. There is not one person on here who knows what life has in store for them
truheart1941: after my divorce....my ...dad died....thats when i looked after my mother..for 20years...who never interfeared...with our marridge.....so here i am.....alone....annoyed.....unsure what life has in store for me.........the man who jokes on here.....
Sorry to hear that. My mum talked with us how she wants to handle things in case she gets severely ill. Looking after a family member hopefully doesn't mean the end of all life for someone - something my mum doesn't want to happen.
Did you join clubs who give you the chance to socialise and get out and about?
StedanLiverpool, Merseyside, England UK1,780 posts
truheart1941: after my divorce....my ...dad died....thats when i looked after my mother..for 20years...who never interfeared...with our marridge.....so here i am.....alone....annoyed.....unsure what life has in store for me.........the man who jokes on here.....
Hey Buddy..similar tale but on the good side my mother was always there even though she knew all was not my fault but she didnt take sides just offered advice now all she wants is for me to be happy. Bit hard like you okay we joke and laugh on here but something is missing even if we do attend the other outside functions... Have a drink on me and be safe..
KNenagh: Sorry to hear that. My mum talked with us how she wants to handle things in case she gets severely ill. Looking after a family member hopefully doesn't mean the end of all life for someone - something my mum doesn't want to happen.
Did you join clubs who give you the chance to socialise and get out and about?
Sometimes laughing is better than crying.
no...it was a 24/7 situation....which i did,nt mind because...i loved her dearly..........
Stedan: Hey Buddy..similar tale but on the good side my mother was always there even though she knew all was not my fault but she didnt take sides just offered advice now all she wants is for me to be happy. Bit hard like you okay we joke and laugh on here but something is missing even if we do attend the other outside functions... Have a drink on me and be safe..
hi S....you have hit the nail on the head.....your a good friend.who understands.
If your loved ones (friends/family) were to pick a suitor for you, would they choose the same type as you choose yourself, or a totally different type? Remember, these are the people who love you, and know you, best. And have your best interests at heart.
Never had that experience; never knew anyone that even brought that up. Far too late now.
Brannigan70Yellow Brick Road , Manchester, Mayo Ireland2,339 posts
mollybaby: Matchmaking
If your loved ones (friends/family) were to pick a suitor for you, would they choose the same type as you choose yourself, or a totally different type? Remember, these are the people who love you, and know you, best. And have your best interests at heart.
Hell , can you imagine my disappointment on discovering that your thread wasn't about Maguire & Paterson Molly
Though they've made quite a match
Matchmaking , it wouldn't be for me really , though I wouldn't turn my back on somebody with whom I thought I may have a connection/and or found physically attractive . I'd prefer , if it's to happen to be solely responsible for having found the one who lights my fire .
By the way , I've not read through the previous posts so if my prose coincides with that of somebody here I am not responsible
well my family would probably choose a similar kind of person, yes. Someone quite different than the first (ex husband).
but with matchmaking there is no guarantee that it would mean anything. There are lots of people who match a certain personality but I am not going to be interested in all of them lol or vice versa
Condor009Victoria, British Columbia Canada200 Posts
Condor009Victoria, British Columbia Canada200 posts
mollybaby: Matchmaking
If your loved ones (friends/family) were to pick a suitor for you, would they choose the same type as you choose yourself, or a totally different type? Remember, these are the people who love you, and know you, best. And have your best interests at heart.
Unfortunately, I was at the time, too young, too stupid and too arrogant to ugly comprehend what I had as a chance to possibly be happy for life and in love. I wanted to run off and join the Foreign Legion and play Beau Geste. Of the mistakes we make when young and stupid; far worse that when you are old and stupid! But I’ve regretted not going /taking that road , so long ago...
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They learned from it and didn't interfere with us - and tried to tell my exes father to keep out of it as well.
2 people have to stick together and stick to their guts, but I know a lot of people who let their parents treat their partners like dort and don't interfere. That's not right.