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

Walleye

(45,400 posts)
1. Keep smiling and don't say anything. Talk about dogs everybody likes dogs.
Sun May 17, 2026, 01:43 PM
4 hrs ago

Think of it as taking one for the team.

Diamond_Dog

(41,029 posts)
2. Good luck Dunc. I know you can do it.
Sun May 17, 2026, 01:59 PM
4 hrs ago

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

markie

(24,052 posts)
5. good luck!!
Sun May 17, 2026, 02:39 PM
3 hrs ago

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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