Introducing your partner to your parents is considered something that most people tend to do when they feel that the relationship is getting serious. Some can't wait to introduce their chosen one to their family, while others are filled with nervousness and anxiety at the thought of it. We asked what the experts think about this topic: is it necessary to introduce your partner to your parents and when is the right time to do it?
If you are in a serious relationship, you may feel that the time is approaching when you should your partner present to parents. Maybe you yourself have already met his family, you might think it represents that the next step in the relationship, which you are finally ready for, but maybe these are for you mentioned by your parents.
We asked how they view it experts and on what a way you will do your best to ensure that getting to know each other goes the way you would like it to.
First, make sure that your partner is really the right person for you. Photo: Yan Krukov / PexelsWhen and how to introduce your partner to your parents?
Experts advise that before you introduce your partner to your parents, first convince, that this is the person who shares with you goals and perceives values and relationships as such seriously like you. Of course you can't to predict, how your relationship will develop, but you probably already got it feeling, do you and your partner see each other on long term. Usually, the best time to organize the meeting is after approx five months of relationship, but you should also consider factors, which varies from individual to individual they differ.
If you live with your family, you probably don't see a reason to meet only when your parents are around he is not at home, and you will introduce your partner to them a little before, but if your parents are living far away, you may have to wait for a long time.
We suggest that you organize the acquaintance as much as possible relaxed way: remember that it is easy nervous so does your partner. Therefore, it is best not to invite him to family gathering, but to get along with him and his parents over coffee or lunch, or simply introduce it first at home.
If you and your parents are not in good relations and the thought of getting to know you fills you with stress, you should also be aware that the decision whether to introduce your partner is completely yours. There is nothing wrong with this for a while don't do it or if for his own sake mental health rate this as not the best idea.
Organize the meeting in a relaxed environment, e.g. in the cafe Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko / PexelsWhat should you pay attention to?
When your parents get to know your chosen one, they will surely make up their own minds about him a certain opinion. Here you have to realize that you are a partner you know best, and assess whether their possible reservations are based on real ground. At the same time, it is also possible that your parents they notice something that you yourself are not, so there is nothing wrong if in their opinion you listen.
Also tell your parents that yours acceptance your partner it means a lot and that their views appreciate it. Likewise, never invite your partner to your home without telling him made known, that your parents are also there: it is quite normal that you would want to get to know each other a little to prepare.
