August 29, 2013 - 10:54 a.m.
What if you had a son, and one day he came home and told you he'd met the one. He describes her to you: born in Canada, her parents are still happily married, she has a great relationship with her parents and siblings, she has a large extended family, speaks three languages, was a straight-A student, played varsity sports and did drama, student government and school reach in high school, volunteered with community theatre; she can sing and dance, is sensitive, compassionate and creative. She has three university degrees, loves animals, has lived abroad and loves to travel. She is independent, but supportive and friendly. She has a steady job with good benefits, vacation time and she loves her work. She keeps busy in her spare time, enjoys cooking and being outdoors. She's great with children. She owns her own house and car. She makes your child so happy and they've talked about a life and children of their own in the future. She has the same values and supports your son in all his pursuits.
Wouldn't you be thrilled? What a life partner he would have.
Except that you don't have a son. You have a daughter and that life, and that love, make no sense to you.
