Tips on Meeting the Parents for the First Time

Laura — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:40:09 +0000

The time has finally arrived. After dating for months or more, your significant other has asked you to meet one or both of their parents. While this scenario normally causes a lot of anxiety, it doesn’t have to. By preparing ahead of time and following these tips, you can adequately prepare for the encounter beforehand and focus more on making a good impression.

8. Avoid Rushing It

If you just met your girlfriend or boyfriend last week, there is no reason for you to get acquainted with their parents just yet. Similarly, if you two have only gone out for about a month, it may also be too soon. While you shouldn’t hold off too long on meeting the parents, as this can cause troubles in your relationship, have a conversation with your significant other to figure out when it’d be best to plan the meeting.

7. Know Your Subject

Just like you wouldn’t go into a job interview without having prepared ahead of time and doing your research, treat meeting your significant other’s parents the same way. Ask your sweetie about each parent, including their name, their occupation, and some of their hobbies. This allows you to feel informed when going to meet them and also gives you some conversational topics.

6. Know Yourself

Of course, you should also expect that your significant other’s parents are going to ask a lot of questions about you as well. Just like in a job interview, think of ways to frame your occupation and experiences in the most positive light possible. Don’t be dishonest, but be prepared to speak about your job and what you may have planned for the future.

5. Wear Something Nice

You only get one chance to make a good first impression, so wear something nice to help you do that. Read the room though. If you’re just meeting your significant other’s parents at their house, you don’t have to slip into a fancy dress or a suit and tie. If you plan on going to an upscale restaurant with the parents though, you will want to dress appropriately. In this situation, it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed.

4. Don’t Be Late

No matter what you’re wearing and how nice you are, you’ll make a poor impression if you’re late. Leave extra early to account for traffic and the potential to get lost. You can always sit in your car for a few minutes if you don’t want to be too early, but having time to kill is ideal.

3. Remember Your Manners

Shake hands, make eye contact, don’t mumble, and sit up straight. If you’re a little rusty on your manners, brush up on them. Always thank each parent if they offer you food or drink or compliment you.

2. Avoid Hot-Button Issues

Before you plan the meeting, ask your significant other if there are certain topics that are off limits. For example, maybe your sweetie’s dad has an allegiance to a sports team and does not want to speak about last night’s game since that team lost. Family history may be a no-no, and it’s probably wise to avoid speaking about politics or religion.

1. Be Polite

No matter what, be polite and nice. You should be praiseful, maybe even a bit excessively during this initial meeting. As long as you remember to be polite, then that should help you win the favor of the parents even if you’re a bit nervous and don’t behave perfectly the entire time.

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Long Term Relationship Qualities to Look For While Dating

Laura — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:24:14 +0000

Have you ever noticed the qualities of people that have been in long term relationships? Have you noticed their personality, how they take care of their body, how they dress, or how they treat others? If you study people that are in a lasting relationship, you will most likely notice similar qualities among all of them. Today, a list of attributes and qualities will be provided for you to look for in your current partner or in those you are interested in to determine if a long term relationship is likely to occur.

8) Cares about their health

The health of an individual can tell you nearly everything that you need to know. Look for someone that has a health conscious diet and hobbies. The person does not have to be a fitness model or gym guru, but they should take care of their health.

7) Intelligence

One of the best attributes to have and to look for in other is that they display some form of intelligence. This does not mean that they have to be a genius, but they should be able to hold a conversation and be skilled in some specific trade or activity.

6) Willing to provide compliments, compromise, and show unconditional love

This one is very important because nobody is perfect. Look for someone that enjoys being with you no matter what and is supportive. This is a trait that will help you through the tough times that occur in long term relationships.

5) Someone who is an animal lover or great with kids

This one is important for those of you who are looking for a family. Typically, those who own pets, love animals, or are great with kids are the ones that are the same way with children of their own.

4) Entertaining and fun to be around

People with a great sense of humor and nice personality make the best partners in a relationship. If you are down, then they will pick you up and make your day better.

3) They look to help you improve and teach you new things

This should not be taken the wrong way! They do not look to “improve” you because you are flawed by any means. This quality is used so that you can grow together, share more interests, and become closer as a couple.

2) Someone you can trust and is faithful

This should be a given. If the person lies often or has cheated in the past, then they will most likely do it in the future.

1) Shares the same values

Your values should be a deciding factor for you. Find someone who believes in the same things you do or is at least willing to acknowledge them. This will form a tight bond for a lasting relationship.

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