Mom Dislikes My Girlfriend

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  1. Conversation 1: The Argument
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    MomErik, can we talk about last night?
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    ErikSure, Mom. What is it?
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    MomI want to talk about your girlfriend, Chloe.
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    ErikDid you like her?
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    MomTo be honest, I am very worried.
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    ErikWorried about what?
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    MomHer clothes were too flashy for a family dinner.
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    ErikShe just wanted to look nice.
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    MomA short red dress is not nice for dinner.
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    ErikIt is just fashion, Mom.
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    MomAnd her family, they are very different from us.
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    ErikThey are very kind people.
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    MomBut nobody in her family went to college.
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    ErikEducation is not everything.
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    MomEducation is very important, Erik.
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    ErikHer father has a successful bakery.
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    MomThat is good. But they don't talk about the world.
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    MomThey just talk about simple things.
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    MomI noticed some bad signs last night.
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    ErikWhat signs are you talking about?
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    MomChloe talked loudly and checked her phone a lot.
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    ErikShe was just nervous.
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    MomA polite person does not do that.
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    ErikYou are being too strict.
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    MomI am your mother. I want a good wife for you.
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    ErikChloe is a good woman.
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    MomShe does not match our family style.
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    ErikI love her, Mom. That is what matters.
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    MomLove is not enough for a long marriage.
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    ErikWe are happy together.
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    MomI think you are making a mistake.
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    ErikI am 32 years old, Mom.
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    MomYou are still my son. I must warn you.
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    ErikPlease give her another chance.
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    MomI don't know, Erik. My feeling is not good.
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    ErikYou just need to know her better.
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    MomMaybe, but I am not happy right now.
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    ErikLet's talk about this tomorrow.
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    MomFine. Think about what I said.
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    ErikI will. Good night, Mom.
  42. Conversation 2: Father's Advice
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    DadErik, do you have a minute?
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    ErikYes, Dad. What is it?
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    DadYour mother is very upset today.
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    ErikI know. We had a big argument.
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    DadShe told me about Chloe and her family.
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    ErikDo you agree with Mom?
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    DadI think your mother is a little too harsh.
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    ErikThank you, Dad. Chloe is great.
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    DadBut your mother has a point.
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    ErikWhat do you mean?
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    DadMarriage is joining two families together.
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    ErikI am marrying Chloe, not her family.
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    DadBut family background shapes a person.
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    ErikChloe is very smart and hardworking.
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    DadYour mother cares about education and manners.
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    ErikChloe has manners. She was just anxious.
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    DadThe red dress was a bit too much.
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    ErikI bought that dress for her birthday.
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    DadOh, your mother doesn't know that.
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    ErikI should tell her.
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    DadNo, that might make it worse.
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    ErikSo, what should I do?
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    DadYou need to be patient with your mother.
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    ErikIt is hard when she judges Chloe.
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    DadMothers always worry about their sons.
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    ErikI know, but I am an adult.
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    DadAre you sure Chloe is the one?
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    ErikYes, Dad. I am very sure.
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    DadThen you must prove it to us.
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    ErikHow can I do that?
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    DadBring her here for a quiet lunch. Just the four of us.
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    ErikNo big family meeting.
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    DadExactly. Let your mother see the real Chloe.
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    ErikThat is a very good idea.
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    DadGive it some time. Don't push too hard.
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    ErikI will listen to your advice.
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    DadWe love you, Erik. We want you to be safe.
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    ErikI love you both, too.
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    DadTalk to Chloe. See how she feels.
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    ErikI will call her right now.
  83. Conversation 3: Trying Again
  84. 81
    ErikHey Chloe, how are you today?
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    ChloeI am okay, but yesterday was stressful.
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    ErikI know. I am sorry about that.
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    ChloeDid your mother hate me?
  88. 85
    ErikHate is a strong word.
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    ChloeShe looked at me very coldly.
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    ErikShe is just very traditional.
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    ChloeWas my dress too flashy?
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    ErikWell, my mom prefers quiet colors.
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    ChloeI knew it. I felt out of place.
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    ErikMy family is a bit too serious.
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    ChloeYour parents asked a lot of questions about my family.
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    ErikThey just want to know you.
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    ChloeI felt bad because my parents didn't go to university.
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    ErikYou don't need to feel bad about that.
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    ChloeMy parents work hard. They are good people.
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    ErikI know they are. I like them a lot.
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    ChloeBut your mother didn't seem impressed.
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    ErikShe needs time to adjust.
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    ChloeWhat if she never accepts me?
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    ErikWe'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
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    ChloeI don't want to cause problems in your family.
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    ErikYou are not a problem, Chloe. You are my girlfriend.
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    ChloeDo you think we are too different?
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    ErikOur backgrounds are different, but our hearts are the same.
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    ChloeThat is very sweet, Erik.
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    ErikMy dad suggested a small lunch.
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    ChloeJust us and your parents?
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    ErikYes, a quiet lunch next weekend.
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    ChloeI'm a little nervous about that.
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    ErikDon't be nervous. Just be yourself.
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    ChloeI will wear a simple dress this time.
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    ErikWear whatever makes you comfortable.
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    ChloeI want to make a good impression.
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    ErikYou always make a good impression on me.
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    ChloeThank you for supporting me, Erik.
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    ErikWe're a team. We'll get through this.
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    ChloeOkay. Let's have lunch with them next week.
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    ErikI'll tell my dad. Everything will be fine.
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    ChloeI hope so. I really do.