Ask Matt:  Pressuring Parents

Dear Matt,
I love my mother dearly, but she’s always asking me when I’m going to get married. I’m in my early 30’s, but I’m not dating anyone right now and don’t want to feel pressured to settle down. What should I do?

Ah, mothers, they always have our best interests at heart . . . right? If only you could answer her constant questions about your self-imposed singledom with a hearty, “IT’S MY LIFE…BUTT OUT MOM!” Of course you can’t say that to dear old mom, but it is important to let her know that you are doing fine just the way you are. You might want to consider saying something along the lines of:

“I’m taking the time to find the right person.”

For more advice on this sometime crazy and confusing world of dating, check out: Why Hasn’t He Called? This book will be out January 13, 2008. It in, my wife and I answer that age-old question, Why Hasn’t He Called? and provide all the answers you will ever need to navigate the crazy and confusing world of dating!

“I’ve kept my heart from being broken several times and might have saved myself from at least one divorce.”

“I would rather be happy and alone than unhappy and lonely with another person.”

Let her know that you love and respect her, but right now you need her to support your decisions even if she doesn’t agree with them. 

For more advice on this sometimes crazy and confusing world of dating, check out: Why Hasn’t He Called?