For most of my adult life, my mother has played an active role in my decisions—often more active than I preferred. At 37, I believed I had finally carved out a space for independence, privacy, and peace, especially when it came to dating. But one unexpected evening reminded me just how unpredictable family dynamics—and love—can be.
This is the story of how my first promising relationship in years took a surprising turn when my mother joined our dinner—and walked away with more than just a new opinion of my boyfriend.
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