You have to say it in the most refined way of course, too (well, that goes for any of them).

I used to try to remind myself that my older relatives had expectations, because of their era, and that they were trying to make conversation with and express and interest in me, so that I didn't go home angry and/or depressed.

The same question pissed off one of my sil's so badly, I swear it's why she moved away.

I'm going home now. later suckers.

I vote this:

(2) "Well, I guess you could call it a relationship -- using someone as your fucktoy 3 times a week is a relationship, right? -- but I would never bring him to a family gathering. I just use him for sex."

(iii) "The terms of my parole prevent me from dating."

I like this one. Or something about how the leader of the Evil Bunny Alliance has not yet revealed to you the details of your soon-to-be-arranged marriage.

Can somebody remind me of the name of the Indian place in redwood City I need to pick up takeout from?

Khyber India restaurant or Suraj Indian Cuisine?

Hec, I knew you'd pick fucktoy. It's like choosing monkey -- it's a very versatile answer.

I'm going home now. later suckers.

EAT IT, PINKIE!

Thanks, Perkins. I was thinking of Suraj. Damn! I still haven't met you at the Afghani place! Arrrrrgh. Forgive me.

Have you been to Khyber India? Is it good?

Hec, I knew you'd pick fucktoy. It's like choosing monkey -- it's a very versatile answer.

I choose monkeys, fucktoys and versatility (not necessarily at the same time. Though not NOT necessarily either). That's my platform and I endorse this message.

If they are over 60, I'd smile and say, "not right now" or "nothing serious" and change the subject. If they are younger, I might say something snarky/funny. I think most older folks feel that not asking about romance is somehow rude and makes it seem like they don't care what you are up to, plus they are my elders, so I give them a pass.