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[quote=Anonymous][quote]He says really well, and he's considering bringing him by on Thanksgiving. 
I'm teasing again and tell him that's kind of a serious move, and he comes back with maybe I'm kind of serious about him. 
He hasn't replied to my request to explain himself.

My question is, assuming he's not pulling my leg, how can he be serious about him? 
I also think Thanksgiving is a bad idea. 
1. Some of our extended family still aren't comfortable with my brother being gay, not that I think he should hide it, but I don't think it's worth the potential drama for a BF of 3 months. 
2. I think it's way to soon for him to meet parents and grandparents etc. 
3. Back to my original concern about the differences in education etc. He is going to stick out, and certain family members will not have a problem questioning him. I do not want my brother to be humiliated.

Is 42 the age for a midlife crisis?
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You are way overinvolved in your brother's situation.   Let him work these issues out for himself.  The only appropriate response is "ok, well DH and I would be glad to see you guys at Thanksgiving.  You know some of our other family members may be difficult about it, but if [boyfriend's name] is ready to deal with that, then why not?"[/quote]

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