Dear Queenie,
I’m dating this really cute girl, but there’s one problem. Every time we go out, her mother calls her on her cell phone at least once during the date. She always wants to know where we are and what we’re doing.
We’re both sick of being treated like babies.
Queenie, how can we get her mom to let up?—No kid anymore
Dear No kid anymore,
You do not say how old you and your girlfriend are. If she is under 18 she can expect her parents to be concerned about her and want to be sure she is all right. Frankly, I think it’s a pity more parents don’t show such concern for their children, even if they would seem a little over-protective.
Even if your girlfriend is over 18, if she is still living with her parents, there is not much she can do about her mother’s solicitude except bear with it until she is ready to move out and live on her own. And if you want to stay in Mom’s good graces, you had better learn to put up with it also.
One final thought: Could it be her Mom is sending you a message that she will not put up with any hanky-panky?
