Ask Amy: A loving mom wonders why her son is SO single
Or he’s out there looking, but he doesn’t want to discuss it with his parents because he is a grown man and has lots of other people to discuss his romantic life with.
I think the way to open up this topic (and also lay it to rest) would be for you to say to him, “I’m sorry for those times we’ve bugged you about having grandchildren. I hope that hasn’t made you too uncomfortable. I also hope that if you ever have a ‘special someone’ in your life, you’ll let us know.”
Dear Amy: I am a widow and after my husband’s death I became friendly with a man who knew my late husband. “Frank” has helped me out with some business matters, and I’ve grown to really like him.
After talking by phone, texting, and going out for dinner (where we both seemed to have a great time), out of a clear blue sky Frank said, “It’s going on three years since your husband died.”
What does this mean?
Is he saying it’s time to move ahead in this relationship, or is he maybe saying that it’s time to stop seeing each other?
We are both adults and single.
I’d appreciate your directions.
– Wondering Widow
Dear Wondering: Here are my directions: Turn to your right. Find your phone. Use it to ask “Frank” to do something non-business related.
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