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Meeting your boyfriend’s parents is a great way to take your relationship to the next level. But if the idea of meeting the parents makes you shiver in fear, you’re not alone! While it can feel nerve-wracking, there’s no reason to worry—there are plenty of things you can do to win over your boyfriend’s parents.
Here are 13 tips to help you impress your boyfriend’s parents when you meet them for the first time.
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- QuestionWhat if the parents don't like you?Hannah MaddenCommunity AnswerFirst impression are important, but they aren't everything. If you feel like his parents don't like you after your first meeting, you can still change their minds! Talk to your boyfriend about why they might be hesitant about you or what you could do differently next time. You can also ask your boyfriend if his parents truly don't like you or if they just take a while to warm up to people.
- QuestionWhat if I don't speak the same language as them?Hannah MaddenCommunity AnswerYou'll have to rely on your boyfriend to be a translator, or you could download a translator app on your phone. When you meet them, pay attention to your own body language: give them a hug when you first get there and smile at them a lot throughout the night. Eventually, you'll all be able to figure out how to communicate with each other.
- QuestionI got together with my boyfriend last week but I really want to meet his parents. How do I approach that?Hannah MaddenCommunity AnswerMeeting the parents after only one week of dating is a little early. Usually, people wait until they've been together for a few months before introducing them to family. Try introducing your boyfriend to your parents first. Then, if that goes well, you can ask him about meeting his parents next.
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