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Son's new girlfriend

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JustGettingBy56 · 11/10/2021 13:58

Hi
I'm in my 50s so a bit older than some! My son is in his 30s and has recently, about a year ago, started a new relationship with a girl who is 10 years younger than him.

They only chatted on the internet for the first several months and he met her for the first time about 6 months ago.
I've never met her, though she seems very keen to meet up, so we'll probably do that in a week or two.
I'm a little bit worried though, because she seems to be moving things along a bit quickly, and I feel there are a couple of things that might possibly be red flags?
Firstly, only last week she asked if she could move in with my son, who currently lives alone; even he thought it was a bit soon.
Then, only a couple of days ago, she asked him if she could spend Christmas at my house! She told him that she doesn't want to go to her own parents because she doesn't get on with her dad - fair enough - but there's no mention of her seeing her Mum either?
Maybe I'm being a bit paranoid here, but I'm just thinking it's all a bit too soon, and a tiny bit pushy?
Anyone have any thoughts?
I don't want to cause trouble for my son, but also I don't want him to head into trouble down the way.

OP posts:
Holly60 · 11/10/2021 18:47

@namechange30455

Why on earth are you so involved in all this? I don't remember ever consulting my parents about whether to move in with a partner Hmm
She has asked to spend Xmas at OP’s house…
QueenBee52 · 11/10/2021 18:48

@JustGettingBy56

I'd maybe ask to have this Thread removed 🌸

Holly60 · 11/10/2021 18:48

However OP I was married to my DH within 6 months of us meeting. Been happily married over 30 years now.

IrishMel · 11/10/2021 19:03

If my son was this age I would just let him get on with it to be honest. Maybe just casually ask if he thinks too soon to move in together. As for Christmas I would have her over as maybe her parents are horrible. Please welcome her as you do not want to alienate your son. But let him live his own life. My son only 21 so I would not judge who he gets with as that pushes them further into their arms and you have not even met her yet but are judging.

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