Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl
TIS I always felt sorry for the new girlfriend or boyfriend who was invited to one of the family events. I always tried to make him or her feel comfortable. Italian or not, it's hard to fit in with a tightly knit Italian family. Everybody is considered an outsider. At least that's how my family was. They never trusted anyone "new". Lol

Mrs. Mark was way too skinny and my nonna filled her plate many times!