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What if the parents don't like you?

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First impression are important, but they aren't everything. If you feel like his parents don't like you after your first meeting, you can still change their minds! Talk to your boyfriend about why they might be hesitant about you or what you could do differently next time. You can also ask your boyfriend if his parents truly don't like you or if they just take a while to warm up to people.

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What if I don't speak the same language as them?

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You'll have to rely on your boyfriend to be a translator, or you could download a translator app on your phone. When you meet them, pay attention to your own body language: give them a hug when you first get there and smile at them a lot throughout the night. Eventually, you'll all be able to figure out how to communicate with each other.

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I got together with my boyfriend last week but I really want to meet his parents. How do I approach that?

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Meeting the parents after only one week of dating is a little early. Usually, people wait until they've been together for a few months before introducing them to family. Try introducing your boyfriend to your parents first. Then, if that goes well, you can ask him about meeting his parents next.

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Why am I so scared to meet my boyfriend's parents for the first time?

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Meeting your boyfriend's parents is nerve wracking! You probably want to make a good impression on them, but it's tough because you don't really know them yet. Talk to your boyfriend about how you're feeling so he can help calm you down.

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