Who are the people who overstayed their welcome?

A big thanks goes out to Roger S. Gil, M.A.M.F.T. He’s a marriage and family therapist who helps individuals, couples, and families work on their relationships, parenting issues, and other mental health concerns. To get more from Roger, you can follow him on Twitter and check out his podcast.

When did my son and his girlfriend break up?

Our kids, who started dating in high school, broke up at the beginning of their sophomore year in college, after dating for nearly two years. Our encounter was not awkward and I was glad to see her and hear how her daughter was doing; when she was my son’s girlfriend, I had enjoyed her company.

Who is the girlfriend of my oldest son?

Update—a ring has been offered and accepted; my oldest son and his girlfriend got engaged! Marlene Kern Fischer is a wife, mother of three sons, food shopper extraordinaire and blogger.

Why do my boys bring home their girlfriends?

Perhaps it’s because I don’t have any daughters that I love when my boys bring home their girlfriends. The entire atmosphere in the house changes when there are girls here. I get to learn about the new fads and fashions in which my boys have no interest or clue.

How to deal with guests who overstay their welcome?

Keep a gracious attitude as long as possible. Even guests who overstay their welcome should have a positive memory of the gathering. If possible, know your problem guests ahead of time. Make it obvious what food/drink is for the guest, and which is for your home and family.

When did my son bring his new girlfriend over for dinner?

“When my son brought his new girlfriend over for dinner the first time, she was texting on her cell phone the entire meal. She was trying to hide it under the table and pretend she was listening to our conversation, but it was obvious she had more important’ people to converse with.”

Why did my grandson and his girlfriend leave my family?

There was no reason that my grandson and his girlfriend couldn’t have stuck around longer; they had already spent Thanksgiving and Christmas with her family, which was obviously her decision. After that incident, I refused to give her the time of day.”