Son’s Girlfriend: The Big Mistake You Need to Avoid

The other day I ran into the mother of my son’s former girlfriend. Our kids, who started dating in high school and are now in college, broke up fairly recently. Our encounter was not awkward and I was glad to see her and hear how her daughter was doing; when she was my son’s girlfriend, I had enjoyed her company.

I have a friend who told me that until a ring is offered and accepted, I shouldn’t get too attached to the young women my boys are dating. I had heard this advice from other people...