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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They have been dating for over two years and met in college. Nice guy from good parents. I always told her do not move in unless there is a ring and a date. Some of her friends are living with SOs and I was always happy she was living on her own rather than doing this.

They are both turning 24. OK, get they are adults but both sets of parents are somewhat uneasy. If you have been in the same situation, how did you cope?[/quote]

Well your DD and the SO are in a relationship that survived the pandemic.  Unless they were in different cities both were likely paying rent and now that is 50%.  What do you  do?   Whenever they're available and assuming you are within a reasonable drive, take them out for lunch or dinner.  They choose the restaurant and you pick up the bill.  Worked well for us with more than 1 adult DC plus my DH and I decades ago.

If they cook and invite you over for a meal , bring what they ask you to bring.  Don't get intrusive and bring appetizers or desserts etc after they have prepared or planned stuff.   Don't buy stuff for their abode they don't ask for is another big tip.  Since they're new to being adults and living as a couple it's important to respect those boundaries.[/quote]

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