What is the right time to meet the parents of your gf/bf?

@n30wing (4767)
Philippines
June 4, 2009 4:47am CST
For me getting to know the parents of my girlfriend is just fine with me, but sometimes also it could be awkward if our relationship isn't in th4 serious stage yet. Mostly people put their best foot forward, in the beginning then so neither you nor your parents would be able to see his/her flaw. So what is the right time to meet the parents of you gf/bf? Anyway have a nice day to all of you!
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16 responses
• Malaysia
7 Jun 09
i think when you are ready married you jus bring your gf/bf back ba as when too early bring back the relationship still not stable only untill when you are ready for marriage, the one who beside you is who you are ready to get together for whole life..it is more stable always bring the gf/bf back when just start will make your parents worry about your choice.when the time has ripe, jus bring back will relax their feeling at least they can know you are serious this time..because you only will bring the right one back
• Saint Lucia
5 Jun 09
Well i wait til i am very comfortable in the relationship which is around six months to a year.I want to feel like we are going places to meet a bf parents.Its important to me that we are in a place where we can definitely say we know each other well enough.
@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Well, as for me and my fiance, the right time for him to meet my family will be when we both get to Texas, from different states. The first time I will get to meet his parents will be when they come to Texas for the wedding! not exactly the perfect situation. But, they do know about me, he has told them all about me, so they are fine with it as long as he is happy. We are both in our 40's so it's not like we are just starting to date. I don't think you have to be in the serious stage for the parents to meet your the gf/bf. I think it's just an individual decision, and when everyone feels comfortable doing so.
• Philippines
5 Jun 09
Meeting parents of your gf or bf depends on both of you. But the best time is when you already stayed longer and you already knew eachother's interests, weakness and strengths. If you think, she/he is the worthy to be meet by your parents then why not. Last relationship I have, I met her parents when we are almost 1 year. We stayed for 4 years then we broke up. In my experience, when you'll be able to meet eachother's parents it's a different feeling and it make your relationship stronger.
• Philippines
5 Jun 09
well. for me. If you really are sincere to her, then go and meet her parents and her to your parents. If your not or not sure of your relationship then and if a month after you weren't sure of your relationship then go find other else. I'm sure it's not love anymore but rather a puppy love. hehehe. hope I've helped you. :)
• India
5 Jun 09
for me, right time to meet parants of your gf/bf is when you are very much sure about taking these relation ship further,I think firstly both of them should understand each other nicely and then only go for parants interfare
• Philippines
4 Jun 09
Hi there :) Personally, I think the right time to meet the parents is when you can really prove you are worthy enough to be her partner. Maybe if you're financially stable, or have a good job and other things that will impress the parents. Showing yourself to your partner's parents is a big deal and it doesn't necessarily mean just getting to know them and that's it. You should also ready yourself for possible criticisms so that they won't say anything bad against you and your partner. Good luck!
@maebelle (190)
• Philippines
4 Jun 09
i think the right time would be the time when you are ready to meet them..its hard to meet them then your not ready maybe you cannot face them naturally if thats the situation..
@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
4 Jun 09
Hi there friend. Well i think this depends on a number of factors like the relationship between your girlfriend / boyfriend with her / his parents for starters. Basically speaking, i guess any time is right, after at least a short period in which to get to know each other first, as long as both couple members agree on it and feel that it is the right thing to do.
@tatiana07 (497)
• Philippines
4 Jun 09
as long as you know that you are made with each other..hmm..i met my husband online.he's working abroad and then when the time comes that he'll have his vacation we've met.and we're having relationship for 3months that time.and then after meeting we proceed in their province and i've met his parents..ohh so fast..hayz happy mylotting
@caskins (689)
• United States
4 Jun 09
Hi n30wing, in my opinion you should meet your gf/bf's parents when you are starting to get serious in the relationship. Happy myLotting!
@mye_drew (182)
• Israel
4 Jun 09
in my own way,.no right time,.because if i gotta bf automatically ill bring him at my home just to meet my parents.
@jb78000 (15139)
4 Jun 09
this also includes your friends i think. i'm always worried when bfs meet the family for the first time since they're so eccentric, nice but really odd
@anbrei (44)
• Philippines
4 Jun 09
I think, thats not a big deal for me,meeting the parents of your boyfriend or girlfriend, is very important for the both parties and in the first place, it is an awkward. Being so confuse is what you feel when meeting the parents...But for us to know and my openion is:it made you have a good point for the parents and letting your self as good to them.....thank you and godd evening...
@cryw0lf (1302)
• United Kingdom
4 Jun 09
I could comment on this if i was in a different situation, but seeing as i live at home, with my mother- Anyone i chose to invite over, unfortunately she'll know about. Which in advance means that she pretty much meets them straight away. Sometimes she even assumes i'm going out with some of my friends!! It's rather frustrating, but you are right, people always try to make a good impression. As for my ex's mother. I had ALWAYS tried to make a good impression in front of her, because i felt like she was always waiting for me to slip up. But in a way.. i was actually just being myself, just more polite unintentionally haha.
@becnh83 (806)
• Philippines
4 Jun 09
for me, maybe in the 6th month...i know in that 6th more or more you know already your gf/bf better and also when a realtionship will last at that long already well this is not just a fling thing this is alrady serious ryt? so maybe for me this is the time you should introduce your gf/bf to the family.... happy posting