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Topic: Meeting the family
LovelyLibra Joined Wed 04/11/07 Posts: 1306	Thu 07/15/10 12:39 PM
I was just curious as to when everyone thinks an appropriate time is to meet the family. Should it be parents and siblings at one time...and extended family later?

biglife Joined Sat 08/29/09 Posts: 837	Thu 07/15/10 12:42 PM
Can't say when the right time would be, it varies from person to person. For me, I would prefer to not meet them all at the same time, especially if it's a big group. Can be a little intimidating.

PATSFAN Joined Mon 12/10/07 Posts: 42782	Thu 07/15/10 12:44 PM
Never, keep everything a mystery.

msmyka Joined Sat 03/22/08 Posts: 17079	Thu 07/15/10 12:44 PM
I don't know why but I always end up meeting the guys fam before he meets mine. Parents like me I don't think there is any protocol just as long as the other person does a good job prepping you for any one that might be a pain in the you know what.

sherry4382 Joined Sun 08/26/07 Posts: 4000	Thu 07/15/10 12:44 PM
I say parents first. Hopefully they like him and then they will tell everyone else how they like your new bf and then when the rest of the family meets him they already like him.

FearandLoathing Joined Fri 12/28/07 Posts: 30121	Thu 07/15/10 12:45 PM
I was just curious as to when everyone thinks an appropriate time is to meet the family. Should it be parents and siblings at one time...and extended family later? When I'm highly intoxicated. No, but really high, helps to laugh at stupid jokes when you are stoned.

Totage Joined Sat 10/13/07 Posts: 24210	Thu 07/15/10 12:45 PM
I'm not sure, maybe if you've been together for six months or more and the relationship is serious and you intend on it being long term. Whenever you both are comfortable enough to meet the family. Something like that maybe.

LovelyLibra Joined Wed 04/11/07 Posts: 1306	Thu 07/15/10 12:46 PM
I was just curious as to when everyone thinks an appropriate time is to meet the family. Should it be parents and siblings at one time...and extended family later? When I'm highly intoxicated. No, but really high, helps to laugh at stupid jokes when you are stoned. well...that could make things interesting to say the least...

LovelyLibra Joined Wed 04/11/07 Posts: 1306	Thu 07/15/10 12:47 PM
I guess it's more for him meeting my family. We have been together since January. Over the 4th he had his big family reunion. I had met his brother and a few cousins prior to then. Otherwise I met most of his dad's side of the family which was at least 70 new people. I am just trying to figure out when to bring him around to meet my extended family.

EquusDancer Joined Sun 04/05/09 Posts: 6281	Thu 07/15/10 04:28 PM
Anyone I've dated usually met my folks and brother within a month. No one's ever met my extended family, since they're mostly all up in Michigan.

yellowrose10 Joined Tue 12/11/07 Posts: 52804	Thu 07/15/10 04:31 PM
whenever everyone feels comfortable with it. Meeting the parents/family doesn't necessarily mean it's serious IMO

sherry4382 Joined Sun 08/26/07 Posts: 4000	Thu 07/15/10 04:34 PM
Anyone I've dated usually met my folks and brother within a month. No one's ever met my extended family, since they're mostly all up in Michigan. Michigan Rocks!! Just sayin

EquusDancer Joined Sun 04/05/09 Posts: 6281	Thu 07/15/10 04:54 PM
Anyone I've dated usually met my folks and brother within a month. No one's ever met my extended family, since they're mostly all up in Michigan. Michigan Rocks!! Just sayin LMAO! The state does, my extended family, not so much.

sherry4382 Joined Sun 08/26/07 Posts: 4000	Thu 07/15/10 04:56 PM
Anyone I've dated usually met my folks and brother within a month. No one's ever met my extended family, since they're mostly all up in Michigan. Michigan Rocks!! Just sayin LMAO! The state does, my extended family, not so much.

Phuque2 Joined Thu 11/20/08 Posts: 4927	Thu 07/15/10 05:00 PM
I have been very lucky, I have met the family and was always liked, but sometimes it is best to wait for a while and give hints to the family so they are prepared for this slightly tilted at the axis man....

sherry4382 Joined Sun 08/26/07 Posts: 4000	Thu 07/15/10 05:02 PM
I have been very lucky, I have met the family and was always liked, but sometimes it is best to wait for a while and give hints to the family so they are prepared for this slightly tilted at the axis man.... As long as you don't fall off the axis i think you will be okay!!

Phuque2 Joined Thu 11/20/08 Posts: 4927	Thu 07/15/10 05:08 PM
I have been very lucky, I have met the family and was always liked, but sometimes it is best to wait for a while and give hints to the family so they are prepared for this slightly tilted at the axis man.... As long as you don't fall off the axis i think you will be okay!!

Goofball73 Joined Mon 11/05/07 Posts: 33913	Thu 07/15/10 07:46 PM
I was just curious as to when everyone thinks an appropriate time is to meet the family. Should it be parents and siblings at one time...and extended family later? During happy hour. Whiskey, wine, beer....and then back home to Mom's for some meth and crackers.

Redsoxfan1 Joined Sat 12/29/07 Posts: 8388	Thu 07/15/10 07:51 PM
When you both consider yourselves a couple. Serious relationship.

JustaSimpleMan56 Joined Mon 07/05/10 Posts: 447	Fri 07/16/10 02:16 AM
Anyone I've dated usually met my folks and brother within a month. No one's ever met my extended family, since they're mostly all up in Michigan. Michigan Rocks!! Just sayin I was raised in Michigan. I so miss the white Christmases. Even after being away from there for 30 years.