So today I'm meeting my boyfriends parents for the first time at a football game. We are 17 and we have been together for almost 4 months. I'm not to worried about things being wierd at the game but afterwards we are going to dinner...
His parents are slightly judgmental...his dad has already talked bad about me when he hasn't even met me. I'm pretty sure his mom likes me, I've met her once but I don't think she'd remember because it was almost a year ago...but when ever I call for him and tell her it's me she's like "oh okay! hold on"
I know I need to "be myself" but I'm a shy person...I want them to like me but I don't want them to ask me a lot of stuff or say the wrong thing, etc.
Any suggestions? about any aspect of this? thanks!
2007-10-06 00:48:46 · 10 answers · asked by southernsweetie 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Be yourself, if they ask you questions, answer them honestly, if it is something that is none of there business, say sorry, I don't want to talk about that. They have no right to pry, but they also want to know if you are a good person. If the dad acts like a jerk, let his son take care of that situation. Don't make a big deal out of this before you meet them, it will probably go and be a wonderful night.
2007-10-06 01:09:44 · answer #1 · answered by LIPPIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important thing is that you be polite and make sure you wear something that's not to skimpy etc. Families are always very protective when their children get a new partner so don't worry about him talking bad about you.If you have respect for their home and are polite and of course be yourself they will like you and get used to you. Try to relax and just answer their questions , they just want to get to know you. Even though you are shy it doesn't matter every ones shy when they first meet the parents!, just show you are a nice girl with good values and you cant go wrong . good luck
2007-10-06 00:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ MISS YELLOW DIAMOND★☺♀ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have answered your own question already...and that is "being yourself"only.It will be a bigger problem for you if you try too hard to impress them, as I'm quite sure that your boyfriend have given his parents a note or two on what type of a person are you, and you wouldn't want to have a conflicting issue when the dinner talks comes in, would you?
2007-10-06 00:58:56 · answer #3 · answered by -bartmaN- 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be yourself, even if you are shy!
4 months of a relationship, at age 17 isn't alot of time to worry about making a wrong impression on a boyfriends parents.
Just relax and enjoy yourself.
2007-10-06 00:58:36 · answer #4 · answered by peggin_beast 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be yourself. My fiance made me meet his entire family all at once for the first time. I was terrified. It turned out okay though because I was myself. You can't be fake because that will make it so much worse. They probably will ask lots of questions. That's just what they do! Just remember that it is only for one night and they are just trying to get to know you. Parents don't really like when their kids start dating, so they are picky. Don't stress about it and have fun!
2007-10-06 00:56:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey...how are u? im ok ..its the start of a beautiful day...ok to ur question...im goin 2 say that if ur a shy person ur a shy person but u do end up opening up more when u get to know someone...so just take it easy and like u said just be urself even if that means shy....and about not saying the wrong thing always take 2 seconds b4 u talk 2 think about wut ur goin 2 say...just pause for a few seconds think about the situation/question and then u should be ready 2 answer without messin up...have manners like please and thank you...make eye contact when talking to any of them and keep your cool...b4 u know it, it will be the end of that night and u had a blast....well good luck
PEACE
2007-10-06 01:00:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes be yourself,and if being shy is what you are just be that.They are parents either they like you or they don't,but they will not like you if you are fake.So be yourself.
2007-10-06 00:53:16 · answer #7 · answered by lollypop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry if you have selfconfidence you are winner try to be best at night if you love your bf they(parent)try to love you im sure belive me
2007-10-06 01:00:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
who really care if the parents like you, your boyfriends is who really counts here, just be yorself, not eveyone will like you in the world.
2007-10-06 00:59:32 · answer #9 · answered by jay s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just relax and be yourself.
2007-10-06 00:51:52 · answer #10 · answered by sharks_n_water 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋