Author Topic: Is "Meeting the Parents" a Serious Step? (Read 5123 times)

CrystalGemini · « **on:** September 26, 2006, 01:33:09 AM »

It's always been sort of the rule of thumb in my family. It's kind of like in Godfather when Michael courts that one chick in Sicily under the supervision of her parents. Just wondering what people are accustomed to.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2006, 01:38:20 AM »

It very much is BUT in this day and age, that courteousy doesn't really seem to be extended that often between couples. Only the most serious apply. I know I'm a nervous wreck when I first meet the parents.

etiolate · « **Reply #2 on:** September 26, 2006, 01:42:29 AM »

I've always had success with meeting the parents and haven't worried about it too much. I only dated once across cultural boundaries and I never knew what her parents thought of me, and it was a very short lived relationship. That factor really changes things though. The only judgements I've had to face have been "Is he an okay guy? Does he make my daughter happy? Does he act with respect?" I've never faced questions about where I've come from and what my heritage is.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3 on:** September 26, 2006, 01:52:07 AM »

THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY WORTHLESS TO ME ETIOLATE

CrystalGemini · « **Reply #4 on:** September 26, 2006, 01:58:39 AM »

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #5 on:** September 26, 2006, 01:59:37 AM »

I think meeting YOUR parents is a serious steo from everything you two have said on this forum lol

brawndolicious · « **Reply #6 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:00:59 AM »

Quote from: Willco on September 26, 2006, 01:52:07 AM

THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY WORTHLESS TO ME ETIOLATE

don't let them get to you? compliment her cooking? get them a big dish? I'd keep a little paranoid.

Vizzys · « **Reply #7 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:03:06 AM »

My advice, as with everything else is:

Bring a gun.

Hollywood · « **Reply #8 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:03:53 AM »

What will you do if the parents ask something like 'did you do her?' right off. That would be teh funny.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #9 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:06:06 AM »

Your going to be asked the "What are your aspirations?" question Willco. WATCH OUT!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #10 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:09:29 AM »

I will respond with the always appropiate, "... do blow off some stripper's money tits."

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #11 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:10:00 AM »

I always recommend a pre-emptive attack. On the day you are supposed to meet, go over at 5am and wake them up.

Who's got the upper hand now, parents?!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #12 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:11:06 AM »

I was also thinking about dressing up as a railroad conductor and asking them why they didn't finish the track yet.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:15:22 AM »

I'd love to bring a white chick home just to see my family's reaction

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #14 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:15:49 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on September 26, 2006, 02:15:22 AM

I'd love to bring a white chick home just to see my family's reaction

Thats just half the battle PD!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #15 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:16:18 AM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on September 26, 2006, 02:15:49 AM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on September 26, 2006, 02:15:22 AM
I'd love to bring a white chick home just to see my family's reaction

Thats just half the battle PD!

Vizzys · « **Reply #16 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:16:31 AM »

Black men love white women. Thats a fact.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #17 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:16:54 AM »

White women are crazy. That's a FACT.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:20:30 AM »

Quote from: Viz on September 26, 2006, 02:16:31 AM

Black men love white women. Thats a fact.

I don't

Well some. But overall I prefer latinas, blacks, and asians.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #19 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:58:07 AM »

Well for me it was strange i didnt tell my mom i was in a relationship over the net. And i sprung the fact that my friend would be spending the weekend with us 1 day prior to her coming down. I didnt tell her it was a girl and so it was very strange. My mom's face was hilarious. Since it was just my mom and I for so long it was funny I was the first one to bring someone home

My mom fell in love with her though, so i got my mom's approval but we've been through a lot of shit and people's opinions change. Hence why i cant tell my mom were getting married. I'm kind of sad about that cause i know my mom loved her to death and thought of her like she was the daughter she never had.

My father has never met my girl, nor will he right now cause of the shit he did.

But back to topic meeting the parents is a big step. Usually your looking for acceptance but its a proving ground i think cause if they dont it will strain the relationship and if it works it works if it doesnt it doesnt.

Christopher · « **Reply #20 on:** September 26, 2006, 03:44:39 AM »

Didn't you meet your girlfriend in the IGN Vestibule?

Anyway I dont think it's a major step MEETING them...having dinner with them a couple of times and then when you go out with them is a bit more major imo.

etiolate · « **Reply #21 on:** September 26, 2006, 03:47:22 AM »

Quote from: Willco on September 26, 2006, 01:52:07 AM

THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY WORTHLESS TO ME ETIOLATE

I'll be rooting for you!

Vizzys · « **Reply #22 on:** September 26, 2006, 03:51:58 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on September 26, 2006, 02:20:30 AM

Quote from: Viz on September 26, 2006, 02:16:31 AM
Black men love white women. Thats a fact.

I don't

Well some. But overall I prefer latinas, blacks, and asians.

You must be one of those "white" black guys.

Thee Reverend Gary Davis · « **Reply #23 on:** September 26, 2006, 04:27:51 AM »

It wasn't for me. Meeting her best friend for dundee was.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #24 on:** September 26, 2006, 04:47:38 AM »

Quote from: Christopher on September 26, 2006, 03:44:39 AM

Didn't you meet your girlfriend in the IGN Vestibule?

YEEP and the thread was about what if you could be the opposite sex. It was a strange ass thread.

Boogie · « **Reply #25 on:** September 26, 2006, 09:44:47 AM »

Quote from: Willco on September 26, 2006, 02:11:06 AM

I was also thinking about dressing up as a railroad conductor and asking them why they didn't finish the track yet.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #26 on:** September 26, 2006, 10:00:27 AM »

Quote from: Viz on September 26, 2006, 03:51:58 AM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on September 26, 2006, 02:20:30 AM
Quote from: Viz on September 26, 2006, 02:16:31 AM
Black men love white women. Thats a fact.

I don't

Well some. But overall I prefer latinas, blacks, and asians.

You must be one of those "white" black guys.

Bastard

White women are ok. They aren't godly like latinas, but they're definitely less annoying than black chicks, must of whom are pretty fucking loud and annoying. Generalizations FTW.

Since I'm an assman, I'm not really into many white chicks. And I really like exotic women too, so that's a strike against them.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #27 on:** September 26, 2006, 10:47:19 AM »

Its amazing how people who have no chance of landing a woman still have weird standards.

TheOMan · « **Reply #28 on:** September 26, 2006, 12:52:51 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on September 26, 2006, 10:47:19 AM

Its amazing how people who have no chance of landing a woman still have weird standards.

That's cold

morphix · « **Reply #29 on:** September 26, 2006, 03:22:47 PM »

I never saw the big deal, is it really that important what parents think? The girl I am seeing now is worried how my brother of all people will like her (I made the mistake of telling her that he was cracking jokes about how young she is).

I guess some people are more influenced by what their parents think, but I believe if the parents did a proper job whatever person their kid brings home will be just fine.

Good luck and Willco try to eat dinner only using chopsticks.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #30 on:** September 26, 2006, 05:53:34 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on September 26, 2006, 10:47:19 AM

Its amazing how people who have no chance of landing a woman still have weird standards.

Those aren't standards MAF, they're preferences!

Standards would apply to a statement like "no fat chicks"

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #31 on:** September 26, 2006, 06:00:44 PM »

Ah, so now you argue semantics, you sure are desperate buddy.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #32 on:** September 26, 2006, 06:07:07 PM »

Definitions are important.

I don't have many crazy standards, mainly because I realize I don't have a right to. So you won't hear me begging for a big boobed dark haired gamer who reads Richard Wright in her spare time.

morphix · « **Reply #33 on:** September 26, 2006, 09:34:49 PM »

all your so called "standards" will fade away the night when you have that 1st hard drink and the ass ugly hunch back with he crooked teeth gives you a wink.

go get her tiger.

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