We're over -- now stop dating my family!
By Audrey Irvine , CNN Editor's note: Audrey Irvine is a senior assignment manager for CNN. Her experiences in the dating world inspire her "Relationship Rant" column. Check back every week for her take on dating and relationships. (CNN) -- Scenario: You've met someone, and you've been dating a month. He's all you've been talking about with your friends and family members. Co-workers notice a visible pep in your step, and you seem to be smiling for no reason whatsoever. What's next: You decide to bring him to the latest family gathering. It's nothing serious like a holiday dinner; just an impromptu family gathering. You casually say, let's go. Guess what? The family loves him and you're somewhat relieved! He's charming, attentive, polite, and your family marvels that you are such a "cute couple." Fast forward a month or two: For whatever reasons, you break up. You realize that you two are great people but ...