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Post by zazu on Aug 13, 2005 13:57:37 GMT -5
Perhaps they don't want anyone to know of any relationship that might be going on because they live in the same house and spend a lot of time alone together when no one else is home. Mrs.Hen being the prude she is would probably faint on the spot if anyone would find out.
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Post by toku27 on Aug 16, 2005 20:07:34 GMT -5
it seems they wanna do everything together! now there taking a computer class.....
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Post by Lovely on Aug 17, 2005 8:27:43 GMT -5
I find it so cute that Grandpa and Mrs. Hen are taking a computer class together! The bond between these two just keep getting stronger. It was so funny how they were arguing over In-kyung's picture!
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Post by BAE on Aug 17, 2005 10:09:03 GMT -5
Yeah, as much as she says she gets tired of doing it, I think Mrs. Hen loves to take care of her family. She wants IK back....
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Post by soapygrams on Aug 17, 2005 13:00:24 GMT -5
I'm from the "Older Generation" so, as such, just let me say this; people who are older do not always find it necessary to have either a romantic relationship or a marriage. Speaking for myself and many others of my generation, We can be very close friends and do many things together without a lot of other relationship baggage. It's sort of been there - done that! I am finding the relationship between Aunt and Gramps a delightful coming together of two older adults who do have one major thing in common and that is their love for their family. In addition, they are finding things to do together that bring them joy and excitement. I don't think that a trip to the market or the book store or even a movie has to be classifed as a 'date". In order for them to be happy, they really do not have to get married or have a more intense relationship than what they have right now. Not every couple needs to have romance leading to marriage. Besides, they are in-laws and I am not sure what social significance that would have on a marriage.
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Post by Lucy on Aug 17, 2005 14:47:13 GMT -5
That's very interesting, soapy, and just what I might have thought. I think we tend to assume in a drama, when a male and a female get together in any capacity, at any age, that it has to be something romantic. And, heaven forbid, that belittling word "cute" tends to come up when they're older or elderly. I appreciate your perspective.
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Post by BAE on Aug 17, 2005 18:24:04 GMT -5
That does add perspective soapy, however, what would you say was the meaning of him attempting to buy lingerie for Mrs. Hen? I mean, she had those things so it makes no sense to think of buying it for her, doesn't it? And after the way she smiled, it's kind of hinting, isn't it? Whether those two are romantically involved or not, they do look nice acting together.
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Post by Catalpaunlogged on Aug 17, 2005 22:11:57 GMT -5
Have you noticed that Gpa used to call her "Cumo-nim" (sp? meaning esteemed aunt) and how he calls her Yong-Soon-she? I totally loved the paper airplane note!!! Sometimes my kids do that with me. Tee-hee.
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Post by soapygrams on Aug 18, 2005 0:56:04 GMT -5
;D Why did he buy them : not sure ... but Aunt bought underware for him because his present ones have holes in them Lucy thanks for addressing that "cute" appellation .. it's the same feeling I get whenever I go to a little neighborhood restaurant for a cup of coffee and the waitress invariably calls me "sweetie" or "dearie" ... I always reply, thank you honebunch .. and get some strange looks ;D I think the way the word "cute" is used is on a par with telling a pretty female that she is "perky" ... .. but you know, it's still a lot better than getting called something nasty and I think that the people using those words do not have an evil intention .. so ... here's to all the "cute" , "perky" and Dearie Sweeties out there LOL
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Post by Raven on Aug 18, 2005 2:19:01 GMT -5
I think they make such a beautifully couple and they have such a nice friendship. I love when she giggles like a school girl when he says nice things to her. I wish I still be like that with my husband when I get to that age. I also think they shouldn't be embarrassed to tell the family they like each other. grad-pa is such a cool guy and she needs someone that nice.
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Post by Luvz on Aug 18, 2005 8:31:57 GMT -5
Though I am not as old as Mrs. Hen and Grampa, I am no spring chicken either, but I have to admit that I am notorious for using the word "cute" whenever I see an older couple walk by looking happy and enjoying one another (even just as friends) or an older couple that's actually holding hands and apparently involved...I can't help but say "how cute" because I find it especially "heartwarming". I guess with all the divorce, breakups, heartache, and just plain ugliness in this world that we see happening so frequently around us (or to us), the good and happy things stand out more. Mrs. Hen and Grampa getting together as man and wife?...who knows, I for one would love to see it happen, but I am definitely enjoying the heartwarming feeling I get whenever I see them enjoying activities together and looking all happy...aaaaaah, too cute!
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Post by Lucy on Aug 18, 2005 10:24:31 GMT -5
About the question of why the underwear if they're not romantically involved--I think they're somewhere between "just friends" and heading toward a full romantic connection. It seems to me that they do appreciate each other as man and woman but it's not a full-on me-Tarzan-you-Jane kind of thing. I would characterize them as BF and GF, sure, but it's not necessarily going to go any further. Opposite-sex companionship, mutual regard, doing nice things for each other--stuff like that. They might well end up getting married, it's just that strong romantic love is not necessarily the inevitable end of their relationship, as I see it. They are so kind to each other these days; it's nice to see. That airplane note, and what it said, were adorable and touching.
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Post by ginnycat5 on Aug 18, 2005 14:56:55 GMT -5
Maybe underwear as a gift is more usual in Korea? Mi-jung was going to buy some for Aunt with her first salary. In-chul's dad was at first startled that they were spending time together, but now he sort of is taking the relationship easily. He doesn't see all the sweet gestures, wonder if he will mind if they progress to bf-gf. Of course, Aunt is older, no, so even tho Dad is male--whose will prevails here, if Dad didn't approve?
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Post by Raven on Aug 18, 2005 15:19:45 GMT -5
What i don't understand is that is OK to give under-ware but you can't touch someones hand? I figure giving someone undies is kind of embarrassing unless you know the person really good, i don't seem to get that maybe is a cultural thing.
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Post by BAE on Aug 18, 2005 16:57:23 GMT -5
Raven, I've always pondered that...LOL well, i don't spend all my time thinking about it, but the thought always did seem strange to me.
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