How to Get a Girlfriend's Dad to Trust You

When it comes to family, one of the strongest bonds is between a father and his little girl. He watches her mature before his eyes from a cute, cuddly toddler to a full-grown woman. And as she gets older, his worst fear soon becomes realized. Boys. Here are some tips on how to get your girlfriend's father to trust you.

Instructions

1. Ask permission to date his daughter. A father fears that suddenly he will be cast aside in the situation as his daughter begins her dating experience. While you certainly need to ask her if she'd like to go out, once she has said "yes," a polite inquiry to him is also in order. Even if she has already said, "yes," make sure you thank him for allowing her to go out with you.

2. Dress nicely when you are around her father. This isn't about cramping anyone's style or trying to be too clean cut. This is a simple fact of life. Her father will instill more trust in you if you appear as if you have your head on straight. Seeing her father is no different from going to a job interview; you want to put your best foot forward.

3. Be polite to her father. Many guys simply pull in the driveway and wait for the girl to rush out to the car before they tear down the street. Take the time to park the car, go inside and say hello to her folks. Use all of those manners your parents taught you.

4. Inform her parents where you are going. Her father won't like surprises. So if you say you are going to the movies, go to the movies. The last thing you need is to go to the lake to make-out and then get your truck stuck in the mud, because guess who will find out.

5. Return his daughter home with time to spare. Another way to get a girlfriend's dad to trust you is to keep your word. So when he says to have her home by midnight, have her home 10 minutes before midnight. The more trust you build the more leeway you will have with your girlfriend.

6. Respect his daughter and his family. Parents know that kids get together, then break-up, then get back together. They were young once too. If it works out, great. But, if for some reason things go south in the relationship, have the guts to end the relationship properly before you begin dating another girl. Showing respect will certainly earn his trust.

Tips & Warnings

• Another way to gain the trust of your girlfriend's father is to befriend him. This is certainly easier if you have stuff in common. If so, spend a little time with him, asking for his advice. He'll appreciate it as he'll feel as if you are respecting him as an individual.