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Your daughter is nearly grown up and will probably move out on her own in a few years. I don’t see a compelling reason to move your relationship with your boyfriend into anything more serious or committed at this point. It’s reasonable for you to remain involved, but I suggest postponing any long-term decisions until after your daughter has left your home.
Susan King is a wife and entrepreneur in Minneapolis, Minn. Send her your questions, concerns, and contact information at susi@tangomag.com
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1 n/a // Jul 21, 2008 at 4:28 pm
lol, Dave’s the most honest guy here.
2 Dave // Jul 16, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Why doesn’t the guy just wait two years and have hate sex with the daughter? That’s what I’d do.
3 ec // Apr 8, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Oh dear. I’ve been the daughter in this scenario and at 23 can say this with some perspective: Whatever happens, the boyfriend should not try to be a disciplinarian or a parent — the daughter is too old for that.
As for whether delaying commitment until the daughter has left the home is fair to the boyfriend — isn’t he the one causing the problem by exhibiting jealousy and being overly harsh? Even if they have both contributed to the situation, as the adult he bears greater responsibility.
4 a // Feb 9, 2008 at 6:47 pm
The headline of this story has a typo in it.
5 n/a // Feb 3, 2007 at 11:40 pm
Susan thought it is reasonable for Lynn to remain involved, but suggested her to postpone any commitment until after her daughter has left her home. That does not sound fair to Lynn’s boyfriend, does it?