Met My Future Mum-In-Law

@flapiz (23272)
United Kingdom
July 30, 2023 1:54pm CST
Hi guys I have survived! I was really nervous for the past weeks as I was meeting Andrea's mum for the first time. She knows very little English and I know even littler Italian. Plus the cultural barrier. Google translate has helped me a lot for times when Andrea is working and I have to take her for breakfast. She has a very strict diet since she is diabetic. Overall it was not a disaster. We get along with some silence bits on between. As per Andrea she said she was very happy but felt like I did too much for her as she is not accustomed to too much kindness. I truly hope I have made a good impression on her. And hopefully I can visit them as well in Italy.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (145340)
• United States
30 Jul 23
I'm glad you got to meet Andrea's mother and hope you enjoyed your time with her! (Everybody is worried when meeting their future in-laws, even when it isn't the first time. Don't worry so much next time and try to enjoy yourself.) I'm sure Andrea's mom enjoyed meeting and visiting with you.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
31 Jul 23
I am glad too. I have always wanted to see who raised such a beautiful man. We did have some good moments. I loosened up a bit towards the end of the journey. 4 days is not enough to bond deeply but it is a start.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
31 Jul 23
@DaddyEvil How are you doing by the way?
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DE
@DaddyEvil (145340)
• United States
31 Jul 23
@flapiz Yes, it's a start.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472715)
• Switzerland
31 Jul 23
I am very glad it went well and I hope you can visit her in Italy soon.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
31 Jul 23
I really hope so too. It is quite difficult to get an appointment to the Italian embassy here in UK.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
1 Aug 23
@LadyDuck Why is there no vacant spot? Is the Italian consulate understaffed?
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472715)
• Switzerland
1 Aug 23
@flapiz It is even difficult for us Italians to have an appointment at our Italian Consulate to renew our documents.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (96920)
• United States
30 Jul 23
That’s wonderful! It sounds like things could not have gone better, and I am happy to hear that.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
30 Jul 23
It is very important for me to have good relations with my partner's family. I am glad I pulled through. I was frankly under a lot of stress.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (96920)
• United States
30 Jul 23
@flapiz I bet! But yes, we definitely want to get along with the family of our future in-laws.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
30 Jul 23
@AmbiePam It is a bit challenging with the different language and culture but I think nothing is impossible. I will wow my in laws with my Italian next time.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (76701)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Jul 23
I am sure you have.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (76701)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Jul 23
@flapiz I'm sure it'lll be fine. You have time, right?
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
31 Jul 23
@kaylachan I have only a little bit of time but family is important and I can make time for that.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
31 Jul 23
Thank you. I am hoping I could grow the relationship more.
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The Fly One
@aureliah (24334)
• Kenya
1 Aug 23
Glad you met her and it was all good. From the sound of things, You did impress her
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
19 Dec 23
@aureliah She can be quite lovely. Sometimes a bit too overbearing but that's her personality I guess.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
2 Aug 23
I am trying to keep the communication through whatsapp now that she is home. I am not sure if I impressed her yet. But if I get to learn basic Italian then maybe then she would be impressed
The Fly One
@aureliah (24334)
• Kenya
19 Dec 23
@flapiz I hope you did impress her
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Robby Rahadi Putra
@grantward7 (338)
• Indonesia
31 Jul 23
It's nice when you can get along even with language barrier.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
31 Jul 23
Truly. Anything is possible with effort and willingness to communicate.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
1 Aug 23
@grantward7 Aww thank you.
Robby Rahadi Putra
@grantward7 (338)
• Indonesia
31 Jul 23
@flapiz I belive your effort and willingness are unquestionable.
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youless
@youless (112916)
• Guangzhou, China
31 Jul 23
The situation sounds well. I think she likes you
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
31 Jul 23
Hopefully. I will try to grow the bond. Texting her today to check on her.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (187410)
• United States
30 Jul 23
Sounds like a platform to work from. I am glad you guys got along.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
31 Jul 23
I am glad too. The first meet is always the hardest.
RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (83737)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Jul 23
I am glad you met her and you got along with her. So from what I understand Andrea live in the UK and the mom lives in Italy?
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
31 Jul 23
Thanks Rasma. Yes Andrea lives and work in the UK but all his family are in Italy.
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Jessica
@JESSY3236 (20369)
• United States
1 Aug 23
cute picture. Glad you got to meet her.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
2 Aug 23
Me too. I am glad to meet the woman who created and raised such a loving man.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (350415)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jul 23
I'm glad it went off quite well. I'm sure it was very stressful but I guess it was for her too.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
31 Jul 23
Yeah it must've been stressful for her too. Her son is far away from home and is engaged to a non Italian and is unlikely to go back to live in Italy. Anyhow I am happy to say, I think we are friends now.
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (58825)
• Portugal
2 Aug 23
i believe you were nervous but everything went well and that is what matters.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
2 Aug 23
Indeed I was extremely nervous. I had hyperacidity before meeting her from nerves
M Cheung
@Beestring (15164)
• Hong Kong
31 Jul 23
Glad your meeting with Andrea's mum went well. You'll feel more relaxed next time.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
31 Jul 23
Yeah and hopefully next time I will be more equipped with Italian words.
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Berend E
@TraveOnWorld (854)
• Georgia
19 Dec 23
Glad you could meet and connect, especially across the cultural barrier. Careful of some older ladies, they do not like to be (s)mothered. And sometimes silence can be very companionable.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
19 Dec 23
Ahahah to be perfectly honest she is the one smothering her son but I know it is out of good intention. So I am actually desmothering him
Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37728)
• Toccoa, Georgia
30 Jul 23
From what you wrote above, I can tell you have made a good impression on her.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23272)
• United Kingdom
30 Jul 23
I am glad. I struggled a bit. I find it hard to please her. As for Filipinos food is a way to bond but she does not eat much. But I do feel now we are friends as she is writing me on whatsapp keeping me updated of her flight.