"I have a wonderful son in his early 20s. He is intelligent, articulate, has a great sense of humor and taste in music, is very responsible (he's even managed to save a sizable chunk of cash at a young age), and is very handsome. I realize I have a biased view here, but I get comments all the time about what a wonderful young man he is. In school and employment, his teachers, co-workers, and supervisors have always raved about him."
"He's not a drinker or partier, so he doesn't engage in a lot of the typical activities that others in his age group do, and that leaves him going to work, then coming home. He's lonely, unhappy, and has no confidence in himself. The one time he attempted to date in high school, he was met with some rejection, and he just hasn't put himself out there again."
"We have talked over and over about how he will need to push outside of his comfort zone (our house) if he wants to meet someone. He has had professional counseling for social anxiety, which I've encouraged and helped facilitate. He's so miserable being alone, and I want so badly to help him, that I've considered trying to set up a date for him myself, but I don't want to be THAT mom."
A mother describes her early-20s son as intelligent, articulate, responsible, financially prudent, and admired by teachers and employers. He is socially isolated, avoids drinking and partying, and spends most days going to work and coming home, which leaves him lonely and lacking romantic confidence. A single painful high-school dating experience reduced his willingness to pursue new relationships. He tried online dating without success. He has received professional counseling for social anxiety with parental encouragement. The mother worries about overstepping but has considered arranging a date herself and seeks a balanced way to help.
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