How to Tell Your Parents That You Have a Boyfriend
Getting a boyfriend is a monumental event in your life, and for your parents as well. Parents want their children to be happy. They also want what is best for them. That means they want you to have the best boyfriend you can get. Often, this is shown by being overly skeptical about each and every boyfriend you bring home. While some skepticism is natural for parents, a lot of it can be avoided by the way you introduce the subject.
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Instructions
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Call or visit your parents, depending on how close in proximity you live. If it is natural to stop by every once and awhile, stop by in person. If you live over an hour away, however, call your parents on the phone.
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Talk about your day, your job, your friends, anything you would talk about during a regular conversation. The first topic of conversation should not be your boyfriend. Warm your parents up a bit. This should take about five or 10 minutes.
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State, "I met someone that I've been dating." Say this statement in a relaxed tone and wait for the response. Many parents will respond with lots of questions. Others will let you do the talking.
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Tell your parents something wonderful about your boyfriend. Is his profession special? Does he volunteer at the animal shelter? Does he own a successful business? It is best to know what you will say before you call your parents. That way you are armed with positive attributes.
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Let your parents know how much you like your boyfriend. Make it absolutely clear that you are happy and that your boyfriend makes you happy. Most of the time, this is all parents need to hear to be happy for their children.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure to describe your parents to your boyfriend as well. The more he knows about their personalities, likes and interests, the better he will get along with them.
Talk to the less confrontational parent on the phone when you first talk about your new boyfriend.
Don't surprise your parents by making a visit in person to introduce your boyfriend. Make sure they know you will be bringing him over so they can prepare themselves and their home.
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infinity18
Mar 28, 2010
daaa XD it's somehow scary, due to the fact im 15, and dad once seriously told me i woulnt be able to have a boyfriend untill i was 18, besides, he's a sored of scary man, he's always like really serious, not mean, but strickt. really strickt, only mom know about my boyfriend. but should i keep the secret till later? because anyways, many boyfriends come and go, and maybe we wont be togther later on, and i allready presented everything of him to my family, and suddlenly, every one's like, what happend? haha but what about if like later on you keep dating for long time, years, and then you're to get married?! :O i do take on consideration this isnt my first boyfriend, their has been many more before, but i mean, i never tell anything to no one, i bearly talk to my mother :S so what should i do?
