I sat and talked to my DH about it a bit too...he usually helps me out--guess that's why we're married!! I realize that her environment growing up was a lot different than mine. She was raised by a single mom who never married and feels she turned out fine (I agree, she's great), so sees no reason to have "moral issues" with things like sex before marriage, as I do. I was born out of wedlock as well, but feel that I can see why it should be so important to fight for the "moral issue"--I think I turned out alright, but I believe there are many benefits to a secure home. I also realize that sometimes I am a little touchy, and I can't blame anyone for that but myself (funny thing is, I think that is what my mom and I have in common!! ha ha). I don't mind that my mom has differing values or opinions, as most human beings do (in fact, I often enjoy conversations with other folks as I analyze my point of view). The problem (I think) is that I wish I could vent to her, or cry to her and have her say something consoling rather than "Well, why do you have to fight for such pointless causes?" "Why does it matter to you if XYZ happens?" etc. *sigh* no matter, it'll be alright sooner or later...I guess it's just something we all deal with one way or another. Thanks for hearing me out. Now, off of me...how are you all doing?