“When are you finally getting married?”
There’s nothing quite like being asked this question in front of the
entire holiday gathering or worse, right in front of your boyfriend. Can
you say awkward? This question really hits a nerve if you yourself are
wondering when the heck your guy is going to propose (grrr).
So why does nearly every parent on the planet ask their adult
children this question? “Part of it is a parent’s role to see their
children through to a good, satisfying, happy relationship,” says
Sbarra. “You almost think it’s the end of your parenting work.” Parents
may fear that their adult child won’t find someone who will take care of
their son or daughter after they’re no longer alive. In other words,
they ask because they care. Adds Sbarra, “adult parents know the value
of finding a good partner whether they themselves are married or
divorced.”
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