We've been engaged for around a month now and been together for two years but still haven't told either parents as we're too scared! Any ideas how we could break it to them gently?!
Cheers!
2007-12-25 08:56:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
We've been engaged for around a month now and been together for two years but still haven't told either parents as we're too scared! Any ideas how we could break it to them gently?!
Cheers!
ps. For the answer to your question(s), I'm 19 and he's 23.
2007-12-25 09:19:46 · update #1
tell them... or throw a nice little dinner party and bring glasses of champagne and tell them.
2008-01-02 08:54:45 · answer #1 · answered by Jagger Otto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if parents from both sides are mean, then I would suggest that each go and tell them if they don't accept the fact be prepared for a fight . tell them you're happy and they shouldn't have this attitude.
Now I don't see why parents will not support you unless they don't like on party for some reason, or there's family disagreement. you should visit your parents, be pleasant take gifts, flours, cheese or cookies, whatever wht they like and announce the great news, show them how happy you guys are. two years is quite long time so I'm sure you really like each other you're good for each other.
tip: if you fear that your parents won't be supportive and might harm your partener, save your partner the trouble and go by yourself.
2007-12-25 09:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by Lilly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're ready to be engaged then you should be ready to tell everyone. If you see your parents as scary then you are way too young to be engaged. You don't always have to agree with your parents, even as an adult, but if you see them as some sort of person to be feared then you clearly aren't ready to stand on your own two feet, let alone stand with someone as your husband. Just tell them you're engaged.
2007-12-25 12:50:42 · answer #3 · answered by Rockit 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, sweety..I bet they know already! Parents tend to zero in on such things. Do not wait much longer or you could make the matters worse by causing bad feelings. Just go them in love with each other and share this news happily. Trust that they love you and want you both to be happy. Be ready for the question of a date..and if possible..make that date long enough from now so that you are not rushed in the planning of the wedding. Congratulations and good luck!
2007-12-25 09:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by Kay 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't the parents know both of you? Do they like both of you?
I would go to them and say I hope you can be happy for us.
We love each other and are going to be married. Then let it happen and remain calm but firm.
2007-12-26 12:34:34 · answer #5 · answered by minion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are mature enough to be engage, then you should be mature enough to tell your parents. Otherwise, you shouldn't be getting married until you are a mature adult who is not concerned about what others think. If your parents have that much of a hold on you, then you are not ready to marry.
2007-12-25 09:05:39 · answer #6 · answered by S H 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Go together to both sets of parents houses. Just see if they notice the rings!
2007-12-25 09:03:53 · answer #7 · answered by jaggernut 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Buy some flowers and get together with them and and tell then there is something important to talk about.
Give them the flowers and and make the announcement.
2007-12-25 15:09:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you're too scared to tell them, you're too young to be thinking marriage.
2007-12-25 12:11:55 · answer #9 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Too scared?
Are you too young?
If you are adults, act like one and tell them.
2007-12-25 09:14:51 · answer #10 · answered by Terri 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋