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Ever notice how everyone thinks theyre an expert matchmaker?
Spoiler alert: they never are.
Sherry was a 45-year-old mom with a real passion for playing matchmaker.
Recently out of a long-term relationship, our protagonist figured, Why not?
and told Sherry shed think about it.
Sherry agreed, and everything seemed set for a future date.
But then, the plot thickened.
In a typical breakroom chat session, Sherry and a couple of other coworkers were swappingmomstories.
Just like most of us, Olivia couldnt believe her ears.
A 19-year-old who couldnt fend for himself in the kitchen?
The term mamas boy suddenly got a whole new cringe-worthy meaning, didnt it?
When Sherry pressed her, asking for a reason, she confessed that thesandwichsituation was a major turn-off.
She then stormed off, leaving our protagonist questioning whether shed crossed a line.
Just start with the basics and take your time to figure out how much of yourself youre comfortable exposing.
Also, respect your coworkers boundaries and keep it professional.
Never ask someone a personal question that you wouldnt answer yourself.
Do your best to stay out of spreading rumors or talking badly about coworkers, experts explain.
When reflecting on this story, Olivia realized she may have been a little naive.
It would have probably been a good idea to politely refuse the blind date from the start.
Discuss everything from whos doing the dishes to how long this temporary arrangement will last.
Make the rules specific.
Doing this can help avoid confrontation down the line, experts explain.
Remember, theyre adults now, even if they still act liketeenagerssometimes, much like Olivias potential date.
Whats your take on this story?
Was Olivia a jerk for telling her coworker she would never go out with her son?
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