<p>Other than the obvious ,why is she calling to tell me this ? My 3 sons never did this .Is she just happy ,or am I missing something ? She is 19 ,and just finished first year of college .</p>
<p>My guess is that she wanted to tell someone who she thought would truly be happy/excited for her or she was testing the waters to see how you’d react (at a safe distance). It may be a boy/girl kind of thing. I only have boys, but that was what I was thinking when I did the same thing to my mom 35 years ago.</p>
<p>It may be a boy/girl kind of thing…what do you mean ? I am clueless !! Thanks for responding</p>
<p>I think girls are more likely to share that kind of information with their parents. I think I would have definitely have called my parents if I had news like that (and I’m a girl)! She’s happy and wants you to know it! Pretty simple.</p>
<p>It’s just a girl thing. No way would my son call me to tell me he has a girlfriend. He may call me if he saw a cool animal or some ancient ruins, but no way would he tell his mom, or his dad, for that matter, that he had met a girl. Now, did she tell Dad, too? I think it’s probably a female bonding kind of thing.</p>
<p>Why not?! ;)</p>
<p>Seriously, though, I think you are just used to the way your sons communicate or maybe even the way you did once upon a time. But these days with the ease of instant communication lots of kids keep in touch with their parents and let them know what is going on in their lives - not just girls, either. Is there a chance she’s telling you for some other reason? You know her best. Maybe she wants to give you a heads up because she will be doing some traveling with him. How long is she supposed to be there and is the BF European or from here?</p>
<p>Maybe she’s letting you both know because she’s thinking of inviting him home for a visit. Better for you to at least know there is a significant other in her life now, rather than her just show up at the airport with him in tow. Sending good thoughts your way as you wait with patience for her to come home.</p>
<p>I’d say she’s happy/excited and wants to share her adventure with you.
Didn’t you ever call your Mom just to say “hi, guess what happened today?”</p>
<p>My S2 who’s in summer school across the state called this a.m. to tell me he made 100 on last weeks test. I was thrilled for him and really happy that he called to share it with me.</p>
<p>In my family, it would by my son who’d call to tell about a girlfriend. DD is so private about her social life, I asked that she at least tell me when she’s engaged. A mother ought to know.</p>
<p>Yeah, my daughter asked the same thing, to make sure I would tell her when I’m engaged. Whoops, that goes in the children sounding like the parent thread doesn’t it.</p>
<p>I always gulp when D talks to me about boys, but I figure it’s better than her NOT wanting to tell me.</p>
<p>I think she slept with him and that’s why she called you – not to tell you she slept with him, but because she’s feeling that this is a BIG deal and she couldn’t keep it to herself.</p>
<p>Just my humble opinion.</p>
<p>Agree with VeryHappy.</p>
<p>D would tell me so that I knew before she changed her FB status. Her idea of what is courteous and respectful.</p>
<p>I have a D in college and this is an exciting time for them in so many ways. If your D has fallen hard in love it’s probably all she can think about and she couldn’t help but share it. It sounds like she might have, and therefore the specific call. I would congratulate her and tell her to enjoy the full experience. Even if they don’t stay together forever, it is hopefully a good relationship and an excellent life experience to feel loved and appreciated by someone other than your parents.</p>
<p>Has she had a boyfriend before? If not, maybe she is excited about this new “thing” and wanted to share.</p>
<p>SnowflakeVT : This is scary ,but later today I will hear more . She is Calling again ! I am happy for her ,but worried also ! This young man is related to a mom she adores . Hope she wants to come back ,and finish college .</p>
<p>Don’t marry her off yet!!! 
Could even just be a summer overseas romance.</p>
<p>Faux – can you somehow, subtly, suggest a Skype session (on the excuse that you miss her or you want her opinion on some new outfit of yours)? You’ll get more info if you can see her face.</p>
<p>Don’t know how much more detail I want - I suppose she is involved more than I want to know !</p>