Thanks Hamster. That was cute, thanks for sharing.

I've probably influenced them too. The thing is that they'd told me they didn't want to meet any more of my partners because 3/4 years ago I was dating this guy who ended up being an idiot and it hurt them a lot, especially because they welcomed him on our family holidays and even helped him financially.

They were reluctant to meet my current partner but when I told them last Christmas that he had no one to stay with, they didn't hesitate and invited him over. It was a lovely night, he even slept in my bed with me (something that would be unthinkable for my father). When he broke up with me they were hurt by the decision and didn't care if it was my fault or not. They always defend me.