Family Pressure to Get Married

A2DialogueMarriage, family pressure and a new friendConversation 1: The Blind DateConversation 2: The Family PressureConversation 3: A Chance Meeting

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  1. Conversation 1: The Blind Date
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    MomElsa, can you look at this photo?
  3. 2
    ElsaWhat is it, Mom?
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    MomHe is Mrs. Smith's son.
  5. 4
    ElsaOh, no. Not again.
  6. 5
    MomHe is 32 and very successful.
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    ElsaI am not interested, Mom.
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    MomBut you didn't even look at him.
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    ElsaI don't want a blind date.
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    MomYou are 30 years old, Elsa.
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    ElsaI know exactly how old I am.
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    MomMost of your friends are married.
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    ElsaThat is their life, not mine.
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    MomI just want you to be happy.
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    ElsaI am happy right now.
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    MomYou need a good man to take care of you.
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    ElsaI can take care of myself.
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    MomIt is too lonely to live alone.
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    ElsaI have a great job and good friends.
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    MomBut you come home to an empty room.
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    ElsaI like the quiet.
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    MomJust meet him for one coffee.
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    ElsaPlease, Mom, stop pushing me.
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    MomI am just trying to help.
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    ElsaThis does not help me. It stresses me out.
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    MomWhy are you so stubborn?
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    ElsaBecause I want to find love naturally.
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    MomNatural love takes too much time.
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    ElsaI don't care how long it takes.
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    MomYou will be too old soon.
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    Elsa30 is not old, Mom.
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    MomJust one dinner. Please do it for me.
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    ElsaNo. My answer is no.
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    MomYou make me very sad.
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    ElsaAnd you make me very tired.
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    MomI will leave the photo on the table.
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    ElsaI will just throw it away.
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    MomThink about it, please.
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    ElsaI need to go to my room now.
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    MomWe will talk about this later.
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    ElsaThere is nothing to talk about.
  42. Conversation 2: The Family Pressure
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    DadElsa, your mother is upset.
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    ElsaI know she is.
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    DadShe just worries about your future.
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    ElsaI wish she would stop worrying.
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    DadWe both want you to have a family.
  48. 46
    ElsaA family is a big responsibility.
  49. 47
    DadYes, but it is a beautiful thing.
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    ElsaI am not ready for marriage, Dad.
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    DadWhen will you be ready?
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    ElsaI don't know. Maybe never.
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    DadDon't say that, sweetie.
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    ElsaI'm just being honest.
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    DadA woman should have a husband and children.
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    ElsaThat is an old way of thinking.
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    DadIt is the natural way of life.
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    ElsaEveryone's life is different, Dad.
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    DadDon't you want to hear a child call you Mom?
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    ElsaMaybe one day, but not today.
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    DadYour mother and I are getting older.
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    ElsaI know. I can see that.
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    DadWe want to see our grandchildren.
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    ElsaThat is too much pressure for me.
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    DadIt is not pressure. It is love.
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    ElsaIt feels like a heavy burden.
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    DadWe just want the best for you.
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    ElsaBut what if the best is staying single?
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    DadYou will regret it when you are 50.
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    ElsaI will take that risk.
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    DadWhy is it so hard to talk to you?
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    ElsaBecause you don't listen to my feelings.
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    DadWe listen, but we have more life experience.
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    ElsaThis is my life. Let me live it.
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    DadWe're running out of time, Elsa.
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    ElsaI need some air. I'm going for a walk.
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    DadWhere are you going?
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    ElsaJust to the park. I need to be alone.
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    DadDon't stay out too late.
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    ElsaI will be back later.
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    DadPlease think about what I said.
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    ElsaI will. Goodbye, Dad.
  83. Conversation 3: A Chance Meeting
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    LeoExcuse me. Is this seat taken?
  85. 82
    ElsaNo, you can sit here.
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    LeoThank you. It is a beautiful evening.
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    ElsaYes, it is very nice.
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    LeoI noticed you were sitting here alone.
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    ElsaI just needed some quiet time.
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    LeoAre you okay? You look a bit sad.
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    ElsaI am fine. Just a long day.
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    LeoSometimes a long walk helps clear the mind.
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    ElsaThat is why I am here.
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    LeoFamily problems or work problems?
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    ElsaA little bit of family pressure.
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    LeoAh, I understand. Families can be difficult sometimes.
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    ElsaThey want me to get married, but I don't want to.
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    LeoMarriage is a very big step.
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    ElsaExactly. But they think I am running out of time.
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    LeoThere is no time limit on finding the right person.
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    ElsaThat is exactly what I told them.
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    LeoSome people find love at 20, some at 40.
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    ElsaIt is hard when everyone judges you.
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    LeoYou should live life at your own pace.
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    ElsaThank you. I really needed to hear that today.
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    LeoI'm Leo, by the way.
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    ElsaI'm Elsa. Nice to meet you, Leo.
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    LeoNice to meet you, too, Elsa.
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    ElsaYou are a very good listener.
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    LeoI just think people should follow their own hearts.
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    ElsaIt is better to wait for real love.
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    LeoYes, rushing into marriage is a bad idea.
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    ElsaMy parents just want to see grandchildren.
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    LeoThey mean well, but it's your choice.
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    ElsaI feel much better after talking to you.
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    LeoI am glad I could help a little.
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    ElsaIt's nice to talk to a stranger sometimes.
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    LeoWell, if you ever need to talk, I come to this park often.
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    ElsaWhat time do you usually come?
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    LeoUsually around 6:00 with my coffee.
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    ElsaMaybe I will see you here again.
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    LeoI would really like that, Elsa.
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    ElsaHave a good evening, Leo.