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knowledgeispwr

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8. Thanks pinto.

Sat Dec 10, 2011, 07:51 AM

Dec 2011

I am doing my best to try to normalize my life. One positive thing that often happens when my partner and I meet up with my parents is that my partner and my mom will often end up talking about cooking, a shared interest. Although I am not quite sure how far along her conservative religious beliefs may have adapted to having a gay son in a relationship, I do know that she likes my partner as a person and is friendly and pleasant around him.

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I used unconditional love. William769 Dec 2011 #1

Thanks for sharing, Will. knowledgeispwr Dec 2011 #2

"I resolved to no longer leave who I consider my life partner out of family events." +10000! Fearless Dec 2011 #3

Fearless! Thanks for such a thoughtful reply! knowledgeispwr Dec 2011 #4

You're more than welcome... Fearless Dec 2011 #5

A suggestion - Normalize it, day to day, as a role model for your family. pinto Dec 2011 #6

Thanks pinto. knowledgeispwr Dec 2011 #8

All I can offer is personal advice , based on my experience with my family.... Rowdyboy Dec 2011 #7

Rowdyboy, your realization... knowledgeispwr Dec 2011 #9

Yeah, Michael's family welcomed me openly from the beginning..... Rowdyboy Dec 2011 #11

You've been more than willing... WillParkinson Dec 2011 #10

Thanks for the affirmation, Will. knowledgeispwr Dec 2011 #12

Realize that it might take years HillWilliam Dec 2011 #13

Thanks for sharing about your dad. knowledgeispwr Dec 2011 #14