CRUSHES

 

Get informed.

Ask your boyfriend before hand for a little bit of insight into how his parents are. It’s good to know what they like and don’t like so you know what conversations to avoid and what conversations are A-OK. Gabbing about something they hate is a big no-no, trust us. But if you can kick it off with an awesome conversation that they’re totally engaged in, they’ll be sure to love you.

Ask questions.

No doubt his family is going to bombard you with tons of questions the first time you meet them, but make sure you’re asking some back. You don’t want to seem like you only want to talk about yourself and that you’re not interested in their lives, too. Plus, asking questions will show that you’re not shy or nervous, which will definitely have ya leaving a good impression.

Offer help.

Don’t just sit in the corner and watch his fam prepare dinner or clean it up. Offering help will show that you’re a down-to-earth gal, and it will show your manners. Not to mention, it will get you up out of your sit to get a break from the dreaded question asking they keep doing.

Don’t show PDA.

Remember, although your BF is all grown up, he’s still momma’s little boy. So don’t go too crazy with the PDA. Think about it, would you like it if his sister started making out with her boyfriend right in front of you? We think not. It would just make things totally awkward and uncomfortable. So, while it’s awesome that you guys are crazy into each other, save it for when people aren’t around.

Be yourself. 

It’s okay to be a little more polite than usual, or show some manners you wouldn’t necessary always have, but don’t go overboard. There’s a fine line between being nice and being fake. It’ll be hard to keep up with an act the entire time you’re hangin’ with his fam, and it will most definitely be obvious. So just be honest, and be yourself. It’ll be more than enough.

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by Katie Takacs | 2/1/2016