> > koala"what's that sound? Probably approaching
> > flamethrowers"mom
>
> You do have a point. If they're not married, then he's not obligated to visit her family with her.
>
> She did ask for advice, however. I'm of the opinion that if this fellow cannot or will not be decent, kind and smart, then he's not worth her time.

Definatly. If you're in a long-term relationship, you need to care about them enough to make that type of effort, married or not. But of course, as with any other matter of the heart, it's never that simple. And too many people are prepared to put up with selfish idiots, or worse.

winter"there are better reasons to leave someone, and worse"mute