DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for almost four months. Recently, we have been talking about trying to tell my mom about it.

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The problem is, back when we were in grade school, he said something hurtful to me and she found out. Because of it, she started to hate him.

My friends and I have all seen that he’s changed and that he is trying. What should I do?

— MORE GROWN-UP IN MISSOURI

DEAR MORE GROWN-UP: What you should do is take it slowly.

Do not suddenly announce to your mother that this boy is your boyfriend. Start by casually mentioning the difference you and your friends have noticed in him, that he seems to be trying to be a better person and how much he has changed for the better. Because people usually socialize in groups, it shouldn’

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