My Son

[Gina]

My son has been dating his girlfriend for over 3 1/2 yrs. He is 24 and she is a little older 26. She called me the other night and she was upset, so I assumed they fought for they have been lately. She tells me that my son broke off with her. She was in shock because she did not expect this. To be honest as she is telling me this I am in shock.

I like this girl so much it breaks my heart, I cried myself. She told me his reasoning is that he does not want to get married for a long time, and he loves her but does not want to hold her back. She is a wonderful girl . As you know he just graduated college and is looking for a job, but as we all know the lovely economy there are no jobs to be found on Wall St. I asked him and he said mom I do love her but I want to be free and if its meant to be down the road we will get back.

I don't want to push him or make him feel guilty , Its better he reallizes now than if he marries and later regrets it. He dated her to young. .Its a shame they didnt meet now. She to by all means is not ready to get married she is graduating soon herself and needs employment. I spoke to her mom several times and her parents are very upset to and this breaks my heart. I try not to think about it, but I feel terrible. I told my son from now on please don't bring any girls to my house, for I get attached and when its over I am hurting...

I just am venting thanks for listening.. I am sure some of you have gone through this with your kids.. I just have to butt out... But it hurts....