Did Your'e Parents Ever Give you Advice About Men ?

Irissy · Mar 16th, 2006, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kathyrose

Yes but their advice is an arranged marriage-like thing. A guy they want. Chinese and all. But I'm not attracted to Chinese guys although I have some as good friends.

Same as mine!

They want a typical tall chinese man that's whippable. Unfortunately, I like them to be non-asian and can fight back.

abandonedimages · Mar 16th, 2006, 03:16 AM

Yeah my mom. I think the rule is -- finish school, then babies.

Noriko · Mar 16th, 2006, 04:36 AM

My grandma told me to stay away from them, I wish I had listened!

kathyrose · Mar 16th, 2006, 11:22 AM

^^ LOL Noriko!

kathyrose · Mar 16th, 2006, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Irissy

Same as mine!

They want a typical tall chinese man that's whippable. Unfortunately, I like them to be non-asian and can fight back.

They just think it would be more compatible or something. They don't know I've been with my BF for 5 years. They think it's just something that started maybe a year ago. I have a Vietnamese friend who's dating an American for the past 3 years or so. No one in her family knows cause they told her before they'd disown her if that happens. She dated a Vietnamese guy who wasn't in the saem Church/religion as she is when she was in high school and her parents were very unapproving. Think how it would be if they found out!

texaschic231 · Mar 16th, 2006, 01:57 PM

I come from a really traditional hispanic home...yep so traditional that is frowned upon if you date just to date...for the traditionalists...when you date its because youre on the verge of getting married (could you imagine?).
Sooo traditionalists that if they do happen to allow you to go out for a chat or for a coffee with a 'friend' (cause it was NEVER a boyfriend)...you would need to take your lil' sis or older sis/bro with you as a chaperone.
So let's just say that I'm the oldest child and I definitely made up my own rules..and it was soo hard for my parents when I was growing up because I was a bit of a rebel...but even so, when I finally was able to date my mom ALWAYS had an input...

Things are different now...especially for my lil' sis..they have it soo much better than I did...now my parents are so laid back it's not even funny....

TravelingWomen · Mar 16th, 2006, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Minnie

Never look for a rich man, look for a kind man!

My aunt says that, too. She says a kind man truly cares about your happiness.

The best advice my aunt ever gave me was:
"Let them talk but don't base your opinion of them on what they say, base your opinons on what they DO."

Coach · Mar 16th, 2006, 04:17 PM

My mom always tells me, that if he really loves me he won't make me feel bad.

Sherri S. · Mar 16th, 2006, 04:50 PM

Mom's advice: Before going out on a date, stick a dime in your bellybutton. If he discovers it and asks why it's there, use the dime to call me to come get you.

TravelingWomen · Mar 16th, 2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach

My mom always tells me, that if he really loves me he won't make me feel bad.

Absolutely!!!

princessinpink · Mar 16th, 2006, 08:11 PM

well i actually met my fiancee thru my parents as it is an arranged marriage.. my mums always giving me advice on how to deal with situations when they arise not really specifically about men.. coz evry guy is differnt..

kathyrose · Mar 17th, 2006, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherri S.

Mom's advice: Before going out on a date, stick a dime in your bellybutton. If he discovers it and asks why it's there, use the dime to call me to come get you.

doulosforhim · Mar 17th, 2006, 06:13 AM

my mom did. she met my best friend and just had a hunch about him. well long story short, she was right. will be celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary this year.

Prada's Meadow · Mar 17th, 2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by doulosforhim

my mom did. she met my best friend and just had a hunch about him. well long story short, she was right. will be celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary this year.

Congratulations !!!

Prada's Meadow · Mar 17th, 2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherri S.

Mom's advice: Before going out on a date, stick a dime in your bellybutton. If he discovers it and asks why it's there, use the dime to call me to come get you.

Funny !!!!

Mar 16th, 2006, 03:16 AM	#17
abandonedimages brian&vanessa :] Location: Raleigh, North Carolina & Orlando, Florida	Re: Did Your'e Parents Ever Give you Advice About Men ? Yeah my mom. I think the rule is -- finish school, then babies. __________________ Be yourself, because everyone else is taken. -- Want it so badly it hurts! Click here for wishlist. Click here for my current collection.

Mar 16th, 2006, 04:36 AM	#18
Noriko Sofa King Banned Location: Hawaii~	Re: Did Your'e Parents Ever Give you Advice About Men ? My grandma told me to stay away from them, I wish I had listened!

Mar 16th, 2006, 11:22 AM	#19
kathyrose The Bargain Hunter Location: Norman, OK	Re: Did Your'e Parents Ever Give you Advice About Men ? ^^ LOL Noriko! __________________ "I'll have to walk a thousand miles just to find the ground deserving of your feet." ~ Saves The Day Kathy's Bag Collection

Mar 16th, 2006, 01:57 PM	#21
texaschic231 Smart AND Beautiful~! Location: TX	Re: Did Your'e Parents Ever Give you Advice About Men ? I come from a really traditional hispanic home...yep so traditional that is frowned upon if you date just to date...for the traditionalists...when you date its because youre on the verge of getting married (could you imagine?). Sooo traditionalists that if they do happen to allow you to go out for a chat or for a coffee with a 'friend' (cause it was NEVER a boyfriend)...you would need to take your lil' sis or older sis/bro with you as a chaperone. So let's just say that I'm the oldest child and I definitely made up my own rules..and it was soo hard for my parents when I was growing up because I was a bit of a rebel...but even so, when I finally was able to date my mom ALWAYS had an input... Things are different now...especially for my lil' sis..they have it soo much better than I did...now my parents are so laid back it's not even funny.... __________________ "I like my money right where I can see it... hanging in my closet." -Carrie, Sex and the City

Mar 16th, 2006, 04:17 PM	#23
Coach Member Location: New York	Re: Did Your'e Parents Ever Give you Advice About Men ? My mom always tells me, that if he really loves me he won't make me feel bad.

Mar 16th, 2006, 04:50 PM	#24
Sherri S. Member Location: Austin, TX	Re: Did Your'e Parents Ever Give you Advice About Men ? Mom's advice: Before going out on a date, stick a dime in your bellybutton. If he discovers it and asks why it's there, use the dime to call me to come get you.

Mar 16th, 2006, 08:11 PM	#26
princessinpink Member Location: London	Re: Did Your'e Parents Ever Give you Advice About Men ? well i actually met my fiancee thru my parents as it is an arranged marriage.. my mums always giving me advice on how to deal with situations when they arise not really specifically about men.. coz evry guy is differnt..

Mar 17th, 2006, 06:13 AM	#28
doulosforhim Member Location: New Jersey	Re: Did Your'e Parents Ever Give you Advice About Men ? my mom did. she met my best friend and just had a hunch about him. well long story short, she was right. will be celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary this year.