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Whatever you do, rule number one is to keep your sense of humor.
Expect that a few "memorable" moments will happen. Remember, he or she will get his turn when meeting your family.
Talk to him about your concerns before you go. If your relationship can't withstand that discussion, you may not be ready to meet the clan.
Don't compete with his family for attention. Take a back seat and let them laugh at family stories without trying to get an explanation.
And the reason for that is because choosing the right guy, for a woman, is a group effort. He grew up in a violent environment where his mom and dad always accused each other of horrible things. Let them know that you're not out to steal their dad, mom, brother or sister. Other than that, she just needs you to hold her hand. Back off from comments about your future with him. More specifically, your relationship with your mom is what she's looking at.
You can't fill the ex's shoes. Don't act like it.
Don't try to play that role. Think of yourself as a good friend of his for now.
Adult children may resent you at first even if they don't show it. Back off from comments about your future with him.
Meeting his family may be intimidating, but there are ways to prepare yourself beforehand. When your boyfriend asks you to meet his family, be honest about your fears. One reason Mark Pasquinelli, a photographer in Pennsylvania, liked dating his older wife was because she was more direct than the younger women he had dated.
Though you should dress in a way that would normally suit your personality, tone down the sexiness for the first meeting with his family. Clothing is a form of nonverbal communication that indicates who you are.
A dress that covers your cleavage or a pair of tailored pants with a modest top will bring attention away from your clothing and on to the real you. Show that you have good manners, and ask what you can bring. More specifically, your relationship with your mom is what she's looking at.
How do you really know if it's time to introduce the person you're dating to the family? Personally, I struggle with that sometimes. I don't feel family needs to get . Meeting the parents can be stressful. But meeting your partner's extended family — especially during the craziness of the holidays — can be especially.
See, the the tricky thing about moms and girlfriends is that they're essentially competing for the same role. And for that matter, that you want that, too.
If she doesn't get that sense, then she might as well just skip mains and get right to dessert. The only thing she's looking out for with him is how well he treats your mom, because that'll tell her a lot about what kind of man you are. While parents are usually content with seeing their child happy, siblings needs more. They know all the dirt — on you, on her, on everything. Yes, there will be teasing.