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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I say it a lot:  "I'm really proud of your accomplishments."  And I've actually had friends say things like: "You'd be proud of me! I just....." And my response is that I'm proud of them already -- but especially proud of what they've just accomplished.  These are certainly people that I consider friends -- vs acquaintances, but I could also see saying it to an acquaintance in the right circumstances.  I've never intended it to be patronizing, and as far as I know, it has never been received as patronizing.

To me, the key is whether I have a relationship that feels close enough to have "pride" in someone else's accomplishments vs a more distant admiration. [/quote]

I don’t want to burst your bubble and certainly I could be wrong/ but are you sure they aren’t telling you not to say that by calling you dad - to me it sounds like they are uncomfortable [/quote]

PP: I’m sure. But I’m up for listening to your point of view.  What do you mean by “ calling you dad”?  Why do you feel “they are uncomfortable”?

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