Some of you here know that I have a lot of social, emotional and mental instabilities and issues so it makes it difficult for me to relax and enjoy new people. I have met my boyfriend's mom previously, as some of you may remember, and I have seen her a couple brief times since then and talked to her on the phone a few times. She called here yesterday and had my boyfriend ask me to go shopping with her today. Of course, I started stressing immediately about being out and about alone with his mom. After a few hours of consideration, I decided to go for it and I am really glad I did. We had a really good time and everything was light and fun and no stress. I just wanted to share this with all of you here that I consider my 3FC family
Awesome that you faced your fears and had a good time! I've struggled w/anxiety around people, so I get it. Tonight I almost didn't go out w/my DH and his friends for dinner - I'm feeling fat & uggo today. But, I went and had a very nice time. AND I didn't overeat!
Oh wow. I'm with Lori. No way could I do that with my MIL after 12 years of marriage. It would NOT be stress free. But that's what I want to do with my DIL's when the time comes. The cycle of treating your DIL's like crap ends with me!!!
Congrats on getting out! Here's hoping that you will become more and more comfortable expanding your social circle, including bf's mom! There's a whole world out there--embrace it.