My daughter married a wonderful guy a few months ago. He has a father who has been divorced for about 15 years. This man hasn't dated anyone since the divorce. He is very handsome, employed, and just the sweetest man. I felt an attraction but I am not sure what to do about it. He seems to like me but I am confused about what to do. My daughter said that it would really strange to have her father-in -law and her mother dating. What do you think?
2007-04-15 03:42:20 · 15 answers · asked by copcp2555 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Lifes to short, go for it.
2007-04-15 03:46:12 · answer #1 · answered by havanadig 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From Experience,
This actually happened in my family. My aunts' brother married her husbands' mother. There is nothing morally wrong with this as the two that got married were not blood relatives.
As a result of that marriage; a daughter was born; however
It does create some comical "sounding " relationships.
Such as: This made the baby my aunts niece by marriage and also her sister-in-law. Also, my aunt's brother was now also her step-father-in-law.
And of course; my aunt's husband was the baby's half brother as well as his niece-by marriage.
Sounds goofy and little off center, but if we got a questioning look, we just laughed it off. Then explained if the occasion called for it.
On a serious note, converse with your daughter and son-in-law . Listen with your heart and mind to their feelings. Ask them to think about it for awhile until they are comfortable to have another conversation with you about the situation. Then take it from there.
2007-04-15 11:09:38 · answer #2 · answered by Curiosity's Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I notice all the young'uns answering are "like, ew!". Well, I am not 50 but I am over 35 and I say investigate the attraction. You never know, it might pan out, it might not. Sure it might seem pretty strange at first for the kids involved (the ones who just married) but in the long run each child is going to want to see their parent happy. Take it slow, but take it!
2007-04-15 10:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This situation sounds real tricky. Lets forget here and now. Lets assume you two dated and became a thing. Now, what happens if you two break up? Your kids are put into the middle of it. I think your daughter has a point. It is best to leave this situation alone.
2007-04-15 11:01:37 · answer #4 · answered by A friend of Bill W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be an odd situation, but it could be odder. If you two like each other, you should go for it. Life is to short not to. Just be ready to handle any issues your children have, and I'm sure you can. Good luck.. it sounds like you both deserve some happiness.
2007-04-15 11:08:56 · answer #5 · answered by Arden T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it..
Go ahead and date the guy...
He sounds like a good man...
2007-04-15 10:46:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good man is hard to find. Go for it!
2007-04-15 12:38:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We only live once. Scoop him up, sleep with him and try a double date.
2007-04-15 10:47:22 · answer #8 · answered by Gage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its none of your daughters business. go for it. your over 21
2007-04-15 12:04:34 · answer #9 · answered by snake_in_a_cage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't sweat it my dear, you scratch that itch and fall in love again, I did and I never thought I would ever feel those feelings again. It is heaven.
2007-04-15 10:47:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋