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“Would you like to meet my parents?” Gulp! Meeting his parents for the first time can be more nerve-racking than going on your first date. What if they don’t like me? What if I don’t like them? What if I say something wrong? These and many more questions will be flying around your head. But don’t worry – we have some useful tips for surviving the introduction with your in-laws.

First Impressions matter

Go girl, this guy must be serious if he wants you to meet his parents. But remember first impressions are very important. If his parents take a dislike to you on your first encounter they may never accept you and if they do it could take a long time.

Get wise

Find out as much as you can about his family by asking him questions about them such as: has there been any recent deaths that you could avoid? The last thing you want is to tell them that you want to go diving, only to learn his uncle has just been killed by a shark attack. (I know it ain’t likely but it is just hypothetical OK.)

And if you know that his parents are very conservative, you may want to cover up that tattoo or temporarily remove that nose ring – or at least have your partner warn them of your body art – before meeting them.