When do you meet the parents?

Novascope

In your own opinion, how long would you have to be dating someone until you decide to meet their parents?

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Reply 1

Indeterminate

For like a year or more, I'd say :bigsmile:

Reply 2

Novascope

Original post by Indeterminate

For like a year or more, I'd say :bigsmile:

Or more? Do you not think that's quite a while? If you wait a year or more would you let your partner at least tell their parents about you?

Reply 3

BirdIsWord

For a relationship 4-6 months is about right. For dating specifically idk..

Reply 4

Indeterminate

Original post by Novascope

Or more? Do you not think that's quite a while? If you wait a year or more would you let your partner at least tell their parents about you?

Of course. She could tell her parents at any time. :yep:

I think it might be better if it's for longer than a few months but (on reflection) not necessarily more than a year. :tongue:

Reply 5

Novascope

Original post by BirdIsWord

For a relationship 4-6 months is about right. For dating specifically idk..

I actually meant relationship haha, I'm kinda stuck on calling it dating for some reason.

Reply 6

rhiifuu

I'm in this position right now. We're almost 4 months together, I think some point in August or late June.

Reply 7

Novascope

Original post by rhiifuu

I'm in this position right now. We're almost 4 months together, I think some point in August or late June.

Yeah same here haha. I've met his sister, but only because they live together. Parents are another level so I'm just curious how early some people would do it.

Reply 8

rhiifuu

Original post by Novascope

Yeah same here haha. I've met his sister, but only because they live together. Parents are another level so I'm just curious how early some people would do it.

Honestly, do what you feel is appropriate.

I still live with my parents and he lives with his granddad, visits parents here and there. They know about us being together, so at least they know of my existence. So, meeting them is inevitable.

Good luck!
I'm so nervous. omg.

My worst fear is it breaking off and then having to reintroduce someone all over again in the future.

Reply 9

saeed9761

within the first 6-8 hours.

Reply 10

XxKingSniprxX

Original post by Novascope

In your own opinion, how long would you have to be dating someone until you decide to meet their parents?

9 months =< x < 2 years

Reply 11

fatima1998

Well it wont be good if you are in relationship and a third person tell your parents about your relationship :redface:

your parents wouldn't like it! I would say, if you think you are completely ready to accept each other which takes time then tell your parents :cute:

or id your parents are understanding unlike mines then tell them within a month so they know whats going on :unsure:

Reply 12

trustmeimlying1

Original post by Novascope

Yeah same here haha. I've met his sister, but only because they live together. Parents are another level so I'm just curious how early some people would do it.

its much less of a deal than yeh think.

like were all young here...the only issue lies if its interracial maybe and the parents are conservative

Reply 13

Bang Outta Order

Original post by trustmeimlying1

its much less of a deal than yeh think.

like were all young here...the only issue lies if its interracial maybe and the parents are conservative

But there are some people who are well close and then get engaged and the folks never even met them before
I think I might do it this way, it's no one's business who I see. I'm not attached to the hip to my folks so it's no issue if they're racist or not, because it's not up to them who I date :erm:

lol Now if it's like a holiday dinner or something or a family bbq (both occasional) my gf honestly doesn't have to come around. It's just a dinner.

Anyone I've dated I've met their kids if they have, their family, best mates, because we normally domesticate like live together. I'll be encountering and meeting whoever comes by to see her. As for me, my family doesn't visit me because I dont want them to, like I visit them when I want and it's not necessary to drag my girl along like a chaperone or escort.

Surely ppl with closer families would probably be all giddy to show how much they've grown up and bring their partner along but eh not me.