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Mentally preparing to go with my lady friend to her family's get together (Original Post) Dunc May 17 OP
Keep smiling and don't say anything. Talk about dogs everybody likes dogs. Walleye May 17 #1
Good luck Dunc. I know you can do it. Diamond_Dog May 17 #2
You got this Keepthesoulalive May 17 #3
It's good she has you to go with. Biophilic May 17 #4
good luck!! markie May 17 #5
Don't worry, just be yourself. They will love you. LoisB May 17 #6

Walleye

(45,580 posts)
1. Keep smiling and don't say anything. Talk about dogs everybody likes dogs.
Sun May 17, 2026, 01:43 PM
May 17

Think of it as taking one for the team.

Diamond_Dog

(41,188 posts)
2. Good luck Dunc. I know you can do it.
Sun May 17, 2026, 01:59 PM
May 17

You’re right it’s not easy but I’m sure they’ll like you just as you are.

markie

(24,076 posts)
5. good luck!!
Sun May 17, 2026, 02:39 PM
May 17

I turned down a trip sailing in Greece with my partner because I didn't want to be with "family" .... seems they are having a good time w/o me

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