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[quote=Anonymous][quote] My DD's boyfriend called and asked to have dinner with my DH and I this past week when he is in our area in the coming months. He also asked that we not tell our DD about the dinner, so yes, they still ask. He is a very respectful and family oriented in his approach to life so we are not surprised by this, not in the least.

I would be horrified if one of my daughters' potential fiance asked me ahead of her. It's not my decision AT ALL.[/quote]

I have four DDs and I don’t understand the horrified comment AT ALL. One of our DDs boyfriends, who we know very well and love, recently asked to talk to let us know that he plans to propose to our daughter. He actually told us and sibs. He didn’t ask for permission but said hopes he has our blessing.

He’s going to be a part of our family. We prioritize building and maintaining a close family and I think him talking to us is recognition of that. He knows, as do we, that our DD is extremely independent, and him having this conversation with us in no way minimizes that. I think he just demonstrated that his values are consistent with ours and how much he cares for our DD.[/quote]

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