--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Sorry, Christina, both my parents have…" description: "\"“Sorry, Christina, both my parents have gotten married within six months. I just need some time to adjust.\" oh, and plus, i don't like you.”\" — Jenny B..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c6/jenny-b-jones-9025_parenting_sorry-christina-both-my-parents-have-got_621134.jpg" --- # Sorry, Christina, both my parents have gotten married… ![“Sorry, Christina, both my parents have gotten married within six months. I just need some time to adjust." oh, and plus, i don't like you.” quote by Jenny B. Jones](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c6/jenny-b-jones-9025_parenting_sorry-christina-both-my-parents-have-got_621134.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c6/jenny-b-jones-9025_parenting_sorry-christina-both-my-parents-have-got_621134.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c6/jenny-b-jones-9025_parenting_sorry-christina-both-my-parents-have-got_621134.jpg) > ““Sorry, Christina, both my parents have gotten married within six months. I just need some time to adjust." oh, and plus, i don't like you.”” [Jenny B. Jones](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jenny-b-jones/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A speaker rejects a romantic interest, citing family changes and personal dislike as reasons. **In simple terms:** Rejects a lover due to family issues and personal dislike. Key Takeaway Accept personal boundaries and move on. 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