Senior wants to go for the gold in his 'golden years'
The best way to address an awkward situation is to acknowledge how awkward it is.
You should say to her, privately, "Can I ask you something? This is awkward and a little embarrassing, but you said something to me one day that I keep thinking about..."
The best-case scenario would be for her to admit having said this, tell you she regrets it, reassure you that she meant no harm and apologize for having said it.
However, she may have forgotten making this remark -- or she may simply deny it.
Prepare yourself: After you say your piece, you should make your peace. Look for positive things about her; after all, she might one day be your (first and last) mother-in-law.
Dear Amy: I commend your response to "Camera Shy," who was reluctant to allow her boyfriend to take nude photos of her.
Amy, everything about your response was dead on. I just retired from over three decades teaching high school, and it was painful to see students sometimes make mistakes that could haunt them for the rest of their lives.
-- Retired Teacher
Dear Teacher: And I commend you for choosing a career that has affected more young lives than I ever will. Thank you!
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