Husband isn’t impressed with his sister’s “funny, kind” new boyfriend, who doesn’t have a college degree.
Six months ago, my sister-in-law introduced us to “J,” her new man. He is funny, kind to her and incredibly well read, and they share interests. I’ve never seen her more at peace and happy.
And you’re both making the assumptions this time, not just your husband, that your kids are above this. Or maybe all of them — each daughter, each partner! — will choose work that is numbing, easy, frivolous, low-paying and enough.
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