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Intervene with MIL or not

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TheGirlWithGlassFeet · 30/08/2019 23:19

So MIL is a lovely lady who has been single for a LONG time. She is not happy. She is lonely and noticeably unhappy. I really want to encourage her to start dating. Could I suggest she does so? Set her up with internet daring? How should I go about approaching it? Or should I just leave it be?

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tobedtoMNandfart · 30/08/2019 23:22

I just can't see that going well TBH

TheGirlWithGlassFeet · 30/08/2019 23:26

Yes I agree. I suppose that's why I asked really. DH and in-laws wouldn't be happy with me encouraging it but I just think life is too short not to be happy. Anyone got any ideas how to approach it?

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Walkacrossthesand · 30/08/2019 23:26

Internet dating is a nightmare for us older women - many of us have been doing it on & off for years & are still alone - and it's not a walk in the park at any age. Better to encourage her to become more socially active in real life - make the most of her friends, rather than looking to pair off again.

TheGirlWithGlassFeet · 30/08/2019 23:32

I didn't think about it being difficult. She hasn't got any friends unfortunately. I have been trying to encourage her to go to groups etc but she's not interested. Maybe I should just leave her be.

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