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

Walleye

(45,516 posts)
1. Keep smiling and don't say anything. Talk about dogs everybody likes dogs.
Sun May 17, 2026, 01:43 PM
Sunday

Think of it as taking one for the team.

Diamond_Dog

(41,071 posts)
2. Good luck Dunc. I know you can do it.
Sun May 17, 2026, 01:59 PM
Sunday

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

markie

(24,067 posts)
5. good luck!!
Sun May 17, 2026, 02:39 PM
Sunday

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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