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10 Signs That You Can Bring Your Partner To Your Family Function!

It is easier said than done, more especially in our society. It cannot be easy to hint to your parents that you are in a relationship, let alone bring your partner home. As times change and culture evolves, it is only smart to engage your family in your love life. Here are some tips that can help you in identifying if it is the right time to introduce your partner.

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1. It’s serious.

If you two are calling each other boyfriend and girlfriend and you mean it, then it may be time to bring your significant other home for dinner. There is no point in bringing a person you met at the club the other day.

2. You Think TheyΒ Will Like Your Partner.

If your is cool and makes you look good, bring him/her home with you! Do not bring someone that you pretty know that they will not get along with your family, after all, you know how your family is like.

3. Your Parents Are Cool With You Dating.

If you are at a stage where your parents are OKΒ with you dating, then you can bring your partner to meet them, imagine the awkwardness if that is not the case. Make sure the person you bring along is also mature.

4. They BegΒ You To Bring Your Partner.Β 

If your family is aware that you are dating, and they are dying to meet your partner, then bring him or her. Moms, are the ones who will nag you first, ,oms know best, after all. If she thinks it’s time, it might be time.

5. You’ve Gone On A Trip Together.

If you and your better half have enjoyed a vacation together, then not only is that a good talking point, but it’s also a huge milestone in terms of how serious your relationship is and how well you know each other.

6. You’ve Already Met Their Family.

If you have met their family, then it is onlyΒ fair for you too to introduce your partner to your family, to show your side of commitment. This is a serious step though, make sure you prepare your family for this milestone.

7. They Are Not There For A Sleep Over.

This is a big no, no matter how cool your parents are, do not tempt faith. You cannot have a person they barely know sleep over at their place, even if you 2 are not gonna share a bedroom. This will reflect bad on the both of you.

8. You have future plans together.

You don’t have to be talking about engagement and marriage, but if you have plans to go overseas or if you’re a confirmed plus one to a wedding, then you run a low risk of break-up embarrassment after the big family introduction.

9. You’re both getting along.Β 

Don’t be bringing your boyfriend or girlfriend to meet your parents if you’re in the middle of an argument. It’s already going to be a stressful family situation, so make sure any conflicts between the two of you are sorted out beforehand.

10. If It’s Not A Rebound.

Your parents maybe still attached to your ex, so just give it time until they are certain you have broken up for good with your ex, and have healed.

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