Readers Respond: Has Your Boyfriend Ever Met Your Parents?

Responses: 7

By Ramon Johnson, About.com Guide

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Have you ever taken your boyfriend home to meet mom, dad and the rest of the family? What was your experience? How Did It Go?

yes i met them...after 5yrs i told his mother ...since then his 2 other brothers came out now been with him 24yrs,,now i know what they mean when they say i gave you the best years of my life...
—Guest bob

I have to meet them over the holidays! We've been serious for a few months now but the big day is New Years! I'm meeting his mom and Im not sure if I should have a gift for her, her house or something...
—Guest EJ

I've never really had problems meeting the parents. Even the hick mother had no problems with me, though some of the brothers were kinda distant (father was dead). I suppose it helps I look honest, have a degree, don't do drugs, etc. I also expect to be treated equally, as if it was no big deal, so I think this encourages the parents to do exactly that. I would say don't sweat it, it usually turns out better than you think, and whatever you do, don't respond negatively to any negative comments. My family still talks and invites my 2nd bf over, because we get along with him so well.
—Guest Belcat

Oh my god that's so true! You kinda have to meet the parents when it gets serious. That's what I fear what if he wants to meet my folks. They don't know im so what would I do in this situation if I met his? HELP!!!
—monster_mike

I live with my mom and step dad (still in school) and they've both met my boyfriend... They just don't know it...
—Guest Justin

no my dad will kill me.........lol........not yet i have to meet his parents first.
—Guest devash

Since I have just started a new relationship, I am working on getting to know my boyfriend before introducing him to my family. I don't want my family to scare him off. They frighten me, sometimes. However, I have introduced my boyfriends to my family in the past. Somehow or another, they all survived. My family accepts them (and me) for who we are. I am very lucky in that respect. My family is just insane (but what family isn't?).
—Guest PJ