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Sunday Confessional — I'm Ashamed of How We Met
My boyfriend and I have been together for just under three months and everything has been absolutely amazing. We have a wonderful connection, he's sweet, generous, and loving, and the passion is undeniable. Things have been going so well that we recently decided to meet each other's families.
You Asked: Why Hasn't He Said I Love You?
Dear Sugar,
Is meeting the parents a big deal? My boyfriend of almost a year recently had his mom visit for two days while she was passing through town. I ended up having dinner with her both nights but he hasn't said I love you yet.
Handle This: Your Luggage Gets Lost
You've been with your boyfriend for six months and he's finally ready to introduce you to his family, who live across the country. You know how important this trip is, which is why your nerves have been running wild all week. From the way he's always described his mother, she seems overcritical and very materialistic — the complete opposite of you.
Five Rules For Meeting His Parents
The holidays are fast approaching, so if you're meeting your boyfriend's parents for the first time, you might want to check out the five helpful tips that Glamour magazine is sharing with us in their November issue. As we all know, meeting the parents is a huge rite of passage, one that is never taken lightly, so check out my take on their five suggestions below and a few of my own, too.
- Be present.
A Do or a Don't: Taking a Date to Meet the Folks
Normally when we talk about meeting the parents, it’s thought of as a formal introduction of boyfriend to family. In other words, it’s a big step. But lately, I’ve noticed a somewhat blasé attitude about family intros.
This or That: Completely Late or a Terrible Dinner Date?
Your parents are hosting a Sunday night dinner at their house to meet your boyfriend for the first time. You’re a mix of excitement and nerves, and you know that your parents’ expectations are high. Unfortunately, your boyfriend is coming from a weekend away so you haven’t seen him or done any of the obligatory meet-the-parents prep talk beforehand.
When Is the Right Time to Introduce Him to the Fam?
When you meet someone really amazing, all you want to do is shout it from the rooftops. Usually, though, it's a better idea to give a more practical introduction, especially when it comes to your family. Parents can be very protective of their children — no matter how grown up they might be — thus, meeting the parents ends up being kind of a big deal, even if you’re not thinking of it as one.
Sunday Confessional: He Lied to My Parents
My boyfriend and I have been together for about six months, and recently, I decided it was time to introduce him to my parents. Both of my parents are fairly intimidating. They’re both highly opinionated and have high-profile careers.
The How-To Lounge: Attending Your Boyfriend's Thanksgiving For the First Time
Attending holidays with your significant other is a big step and one not to be taken lightly. Since many companies don't offer much vacation for the Thanksgiving weekend, it's sometimes difficult for people to get home to see their own families. If you fall into that category and are attending Thanksgiving dinner for the first time with your significant other, here are some tips to abide by.
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Do You Hold Family Meetings?
The family that eats together, stays together, right? While dinners often serve as a family meeting of sorts, some busy broods pencil in a separate meeting time in hopes of improving family communication, conflict resolution, and discussing other issues that may come up. The digital age of emailing, cell phones, and social networking has made it possible for many families to interact without coming face-to-face with one another.
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