CRUSHES

Holiday season has arrived! As much as we love the cold air, the change of colors and tons of yummy treats, it means that the unavoidable will finally happen: Your fam will meet your boyfriend. From Thanksgiving dinners to holiday parties and gift swaps, your BF will be exposed to tons of aunts, uncles and cousins. That may sound scary, but we’ve got you covered with these five tips on introducing your boyfriend to the family for the first time. 

Prepare him

Do you have a huge family or crazy aunts who will never let you leave once you start a conversation? Tell him! Give him all the details about who to stay away from and who he should try to impress. He’ll get major points if he already knows everyone’s name and can go up and start a conversation without an introduction.

Be ready for small-talk

When everyone is meeting your boyfriend, be prepared to answer the same questions every time. “How did you two meet?,” “What are you involved in at school?,” and the haunting “Take care of our little girl… or else” are just a few we’re talking about. Go into the night knowing that you’re going to be talking the whole time and don’t be shocked if your voice goes out halfway through.

Talk to your parents

If you’re bringing your BF to an extended family event, chances are he’s met your parents before. Fill them in on how nervous you are and enlist their help. If they spot your guy looking overwhelmed or confused, they can come over and help guide the conversation or ask if he could help them in the kitchen. Give him some breaks in a comfortable surrounding every few hours so he can regain his composure before heading back out.

Bring a gift

Nothing will make your fam love him more than if he brings a batch of homemade cookies or flowers to the event. A gift shows your fam he’s dedicated to you and is excited about the day. Make it something nice and personal to really show off your sweetie.

Have fun

At the end of the night, make sure you’re having fun with your boyfriend. If your family can tell how much you like him, they’ll like him, too! Don’t stress about impressing your uncle or acting cool in front of your older cousin. Make the night about showing off the cutest boy you know and everyone will love to see you so happy.

Are you introducing your BF to the family for this first time this holiday season? Share in the comments below.

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