Ever hide your SO from your friends and/or family?

[Dumpster 0]

Even though I am between SO's right now - (but I'm still interviewing all the time )

I guess the term "insulate" is better - I even insulate myself from my family much of the time, especially after the divorce.

As far as friends go, it's all good.

Easy Does It

[Shotgun 1]

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I tried but they kept on looking and found her in the trunk of the car.

Good answer.

I can't believe how many people have voted yes. It has never even occurred to me to hide my SO from my friends or family. But then I've never made a big deal about introducing them either. I guess I just don't care whether anyone approves of who I'm dating...

Though now that I think about it, there has only been one time that my mom and a close friend both pointed out that someone was wrong for me... And of course I didn't listen to them, but they turned out to be right.

[2fat2fly 0]

If I were dating someone there is no way I'd introduce them to my parents-they would probably tell my wife

I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried

[brianfry713 0]

I think hiding your SO from your friends is a little weird, unless your really embarrassed that you're dating that person, or have something to hide. I denied the fact that I was dating a girl for 3 years to my family, due to the fact that she was asian, and that was unacceptable.

[NWFlyer 2]

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I think hiding your SO from your friends is a little weird, unless your really embarrassed that you're dating that person, or have something to hide. I denied the fact that I was dating a girl for 3 years to my family, due to the fact that she was asian, and that was unacceptable.

I feel very fortunate that my family doesn't have any of those kinds of biases and so I wouldn't feel the need to hide someone from them because of their race or religion or whatever. I choose my friends precisely because they are the type that wouldn't judge me for that, either.

I think my family and friends are generally the type who will go for the "if you're happy, we're happy" approach with respect to my dating life.

I try to take that approach with people, too. I may not be crazy about the person they're with (or I may like the person, but see negative things in the relationship), but unless I know the relationship to be abusive, I'm not going to judge or intervene. I might ask "Are you happy?" or say "You know, you don't seem yourself since you started dating [so-and-so]" but I'm not going to try to tell someone they shouldn't date someone else because of what I think of them.

Of course, this whole conversation boils down to the definition of "significant." Especially with my family, I'll usually hold off on sharing a bit until things get a little bit of traction; and if it's clear that the relationship is just a fling, I probably won't bother sharing with my family.

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[lawrocket 3]

My now-wife was the first I took to meet my family. I was always intensely private.

When I brought Erin to meet my mom, I told her, "Mom, you always told me that I would come across someone that is 'The One.' Well, this is her."

My wife is hotter than your wife.

[Lindercles 0]

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I may not be crazy about the person their with

Gotcha!

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[NWFlyer 2]

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I may not be crazy about the person their with

Gotcha!

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I can't believe that you would edit my post just to make it look like a card-carrying member of the Grammar Police had made a mistake.

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[yardhippie 0]

What my parents dont know, I dont have to explain.

Although, its been many years since Ive had to introduce a SO to them.
Now my friends, i think it best to keep them at a safe distance from the parentals.
Especially after your performance kel!

Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD
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[kelel01 1]

You know, my real problem is my friends, and it's probably really just me, when it comes down to it. Insecurity is the problem.

My parents wouldn't care if I was in a gay, interracial, May-December relationship with a midget hooker.

[chaoskitty 0]

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I think my friends are really judgmental. And what's worse - they're usually right!

So damnit, I gotsta have my fun while I can.

WHAT?? We let you date Wingi! And we let Laura date Bolas! If THATS not being non-judgemental then I dont know what to tell ya!

Just kidding wingi and bolas..

[chaoskitty 0]

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You're very tall, Geno. You'd be hard to hide.

[kelel01 1]

He's your friend first. I wouldn't have to hide him.

[Buried 0]

so when do you become friends with a person.. after you have sex with them?

Where is my fizzy-lifting drink?

[kelel01 1]

Say wha?

No, that's when I'm done with them.

[skydivermom 0]

No...but a couple of times it probably wouldn't have been a bad idea.

Mrs. WaltAppel

All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28