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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, if your son has a great job in tech and the ability to hold down a relationship for 5 years, I don't agree that he'll never do better just because he's not getting married at 25.  You haven't said what makes him such a flake other than he hasn't . . . moved to a new city factoring in his girlfriend?  Like, what are you even asking him to do here?  Leaving aside the weird "I always knew I'd snag a young hottie if I got rich enough" angle this thread is taking - 25 is on the young side for men or women to get married.

I cannot think of a single relationship that could be improved by a mom insisting the couple get married before one (or both) of them are ready.

It's nice that you like this girl, truly.  Don't wreck your relationship with your son troubleshooting his relationship with his girlfriend, which seems to be doing just fine without your input.[/quote]

They have been together FIVE YEARS.  Even if they were dating in college, he should be talking engagement (even with a far off wedding date) or maybe buying a house together and planning a future life together.[/quote]
I disagree.  Too young, for both of them.    I actively discourage my kids from getting married before they are like 28+.[/quote]

See, don’t you see the irony in what you just said? You are all over the OP for getting too involved in her adult son’s life, but it’s ok for you to tell your own adult kids at what age they should marry.  What’s the difference?[/quote]

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