How To Make A Positive Impression When Meeting Your Partner’s Parents
There are few things more terrifying than meeting your partner’s parents for the first time. It’s hard to keep your mind from going down that rabbit hole of everything that could go wrong. Here are some tips from Mind Body Green to help you make the most positive impression so that it doesn’t go wrong:
How to prepare
Know enough about their parents but not too much. There’s no need to google them or grill your partner for personal information but, ya know – make sure you know how to say their names.
What to Wear
The main thing is to be respectful so like – no booty shorts. After that though, just wear something you feel relaxed and comfortable in. When in doubt though, it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed.
What to talk about
Test the waters first and avoid discussions about politics, sexuality, religion, and previous relationships. Instead, talk about hobbies, how they met, what they’re watching on TV, their work, and local happenings.
Other Tips:
- Be yourself
- Put your best (sober) foot forward
- Ask them follow-up questions in conversation
- Go with the flow
- Bring a gift
- Be present
- Be gracious
Side Note:
While my fiance’s parents were in town for Thanksgiving, I almost wrecked while they were in my car, and afterwards I was scared that they were deep down mad at me. Ultimately, there is something to the fact that you can be your own worst enemy. Me being hyperfocused that they were mad at me only caused me to be strange, silent, and put off, which only hurt the situation even more. Try to just not worry about the small stuff, and be you.
Source: mindbodygreen
