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Can I trust my soon to be daughter in law?

(29 Posts)
minimo Fri 21-Oct-16 16:01:38

She's a lovely girl. Funny, sweet and my son adores her. But...I've seen her at a few social gatherings in the past few months and I'm a bit concerned by how flirtatious she is with other men. I know some people are more naturally touchy feely than others but it's really uncomfortable to watch. I suspect my son isn't particularly happy about it either. He made some under his breath comment the last time we were out at a family party and she was all but sitting on someone else's lap!
I'm not sure there's anything I can 'do' as such. But I am concerned. They're due to get married next year.

hulahoop Sat 22-Oct-16 17:01:47

I wouldn't say anything she may come from a huggy family I have friends who hug and some are uncomfortable with it it's hard when it's your son but he is a grown man hope all goes well .

paddyann Sat 22-Oct-16 17:47:58

not up to you to do anything about her,if you do interfere you'll likely cause a rift with your son.Nothing wrong with flirting as long as it doesn't go anywhere and no reason she shouldn't have male friends either .I've been married for 41 years and have always had male friends I find they can be far less hard work than a lot of women,who can be two faced about others in the group or bitchy.I had one friend(male ) that I had lunch with a couple of times a month and even wennt to occasional concerts With ,if my husband wasn't keen on the performer.Hasn't affected my marriage at all Try not to put your opinions on whats "right" on her ,everyone is different so let her be herself

GrannyBing Sat 22-Oct-16 21:05:07

When I was married I was regarded as the flirty one (including by his mother), my husband the quiet, steady one. I stayed totally faithful, he was the one that had an affair which broke up our marriage. So you never can tell.
We can't help feeling protective as parents, but recognise that for what it is. When my daughter got married I remember thinking to myself that if he ever hurt her or played away from home I wouldn't be responsible for my actions, and I meant it at the time!
I think you should give her the benefit of the doubt Minimo, keep your suspicions to yourself. After all, he can see for himself what's going on. If she's like that in front of him perhaps she gives him plenty of reassurance in private.