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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Maybe your nephew has whatever it is that my BIL has where he has convinced his family that his wife has not "let" him get a job for the last 20 years.[/quote]

He is one of the most smart and ambitious young person we know. Barely 23, already has a top college degree (full merit ride), sort after internships, a job in a prestigious company, acceptance to an elite business program. I don't see him getting slow. My DH thinks having a steady and strong relationship helps him focus on his goals.[/quote]

PP here - my comment was a little bit tongue in cheek, but I tend to agree with the sentiment that an adult needs to be an adult. He shouldn't be lobbying you and your husband to get involved. He should forge his own path.

My counsel to him would be to compromise. Tell GF he is working to make it happen, propose over the summer. Plan the wedding for next summer. If mom doesn't give in by then, oh well.

Then you and your husband don't have to make a direct appeal. You can just express your support.[/quote]

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