Getting butterflies in your stomach is natural when you think of meeting your significant other?s parents for the first time. It may be a sign that the relationship is going well. On the other hand, they may simply be coming into town and you know you will be put in contact with each other. In either case, the pressure is on to make a great impression. What to wear, what to say, and how to react to odd questions can all make you want to melt through the floor rather than face the expectations.
At the same time, your significant other is probably experiencing some stress as the most permanent part of his family meets you for the first time. They are experiencing just as many mixed emotions, and there are some simple ways to make sure that everyone can enjoy themselves while still getting to know each other in a lower stress environment. Wait Till the Right Time for You Both
Many parents want to immediately meet anyone their children are dating, but you should probably hang back until you know that your partner is ready to give it a great effort. It isn?t always a sign of lack of commitment if someone isn?t ready to meet your parents; instead, see it as a sign that they take such a step seriously and don’t want to seem like they are jumping ahead of themselves. When you are both convinced that meeting the parents is the right next step, you?ll both have a better attitude about it.

Have a Heart to Heart with Each Other First
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