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Is this too soon?

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chocolatemad24 · 24/04/2025 17:31

Hello,

Trying to get some perspective.

My 18 year old niece ended her relationship at the end of last month/ beginning of this month. Her bf was the same age and they had been together for a few years. She started a new relationship with a 25 year old man, (26 in a few months) straight away, so about 2-3 weeks ago. He has already met her parents but I don't know if she has met anyone from his family yet.

Is this all a bit too fast? She has only known this new man for 2 months.

Would you worry if this was someone in your family? She is but isn't that mature for her age but looks older than she is.

Am I just being silly?

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chocolatemad24 · 24/04/2025 17:41

Anyone?

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TheMathofLoveTriangles · 24/04/2025 17:44

Definitely not your business. She’s an adult and free to make her own decisions and voicing concerns will most likely get a ‘back off’ response (quite rightly)

TwelfthOfNever · 24/04/2025 17:45

Perhaps she's known him longer, which is why she split up with the ex and immediately jumped the new guy.

Also remember young folk live their lives a lot faster than us torpid parents do. And that it's not your business.

chocolatemad24 · 24/04/2025 17:49

No they have definitely only known each other for 2 months.

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vodkaredbullgirl · 24/04/2025 17:52

Well at least he has met her family.

shellyleppard · 24/04/2025 17:56

Definitely not your business op sorry to say

SeventeenClovesOfGarlic · 24/04/2025 17:57

Don't take on worrying about an adults private business. I'm sure she's fine.

chocolatemad24 · 24/04/2025 17:58

I'm obviously not going to say anything, but I do think it's all very fast and a bit strange. As I said she isn't that mature and he is nearly 26

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