meeting the parents

Tomahawkmansp · 08-21-2007, 08:50 PM

This always happens sooner or later. Especially the dad starts asking you questions left and right. The whole time your like"gotta keep a straight face, gotta keep a straight face.Any other guys been asked "what are your intentions towards my daughter?" by her dad?

ZeldaGirl · 08-21-2007, 09:01 PM

That is the one fear I absolutely dread - I don't want anyone meeting my family, on account of they're all insane.

Tomahawkmansp · 08-21-2007, 09:16 PM

My girl friend meeting my parents not that big of a deal my parents are kinda cool really. IT's meeting my girlfriends parents that makes me a little nervous with the dad asking you questions left and right like what are your intensions towards my daughter,because if the parents don;t like you, your screwed and not the way you want to be.

***CaptHayfever*** · 08-22-2007, 12:20 AM

^Quick tip: Don't use that joke in front of her parents.

This is a situation that I....have never been in.

Wrote a play about it once, though. A dude goes to pick up someone for their first date and finds out that her stepdad is his history teacher.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Totally Kennerson · 08-22-2007, 01:18 AM

OR, you could just meet the girl's parents before you start a relationship with her. This way, when you actually get together with the girl, the parents will know you well (and maybe trust you more), and you can avoid the entire awkward talk with the dad.

The Missing Link · 08-22-2007, 02:30 AM

Meeting the parents, at my age, I don't think is anything to fret over. By the time you're in your early to mid 20s, you've established your own self, and the important thing is to be yourself. No one deserves to be lied to or deceived, and parents would just get all sorts of upset if they found out after the fact.

That said, the goal is to be someone who is worth dating, which means being equal parts willing to accept their rules and being your own person.

Wyborn · 08-22-2007, 02:37 AM

My girlfriend's parents were super hella cool. They fed me Chinese food.

I recommend women who have parents who will want to give you food. It's great.

Also? The most important part about actually meeting them is a reasonable degree of reverence; defer to their opinions, never argue, and be respectful. Maintain your confidence and presence while doing that and you'll be fine.

Totally Kennerson · 08-22-2007, 02:52 AM

^They could poison you when you least expect it, though.

Wyborn · 08-22-2007, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Lord Kenny

^They could poison you when you least expect it, though.

Well if I have to die eating chow mein, I guess that's how I gotta go.

Godot · 08-22-2007, 10:49 AM

It's strainful for me meeting his parents. His Dad scares me.

***The Doctor*** · 08-22-2007, 11:56 AM

I met my ex-girlfriend's parents before we was a couple, so they knew I was insane.

Eagle Eye · 08-22-2007, 12:15 PM

My ex's parents were cool, her mom really liked me. Adn her mom definetly liked my older sister, they wanted to hang out and have a couple of drinks. Her step-dad I only met once, and he was cool, funny guy, luckily I've never had to deal with crazy parents.

Tomahawkmansp · 08-22-2007, 12:19 PM

My girlfriend has an older brother who is a marine so I better not get on his bad side.

Demonicus Prime · 08-22-2007, 01:07 PM

The fact that they're a Marine doesn't mean that they always have a bad side, man.

But I haven't met her parents. I'm not sure if I want to, though.

User Name · 08-22-2007, 04:25 PM

ML's parents are super neato. They welcomed me right away, besides the fact I've known them since...I was born.

I feel bad for ML though because my dad is a big guy with facial hair and a scary squinty face. He's quite intimidating if you don't know him for the teddy bear he really is. I think ML's finally getting used to him. He's not so jumpy after 3 or 4 years of coming over to my house every day.

Eagle Eye · 08-22-2007, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by YoshiFreak. Again.

The fact that they're a Marine doesn't mean that they always have a bad side, man.

But I haven't met her parents. I'm not sure if I want to, though.

But that marine can still kick your ass.

Princess Zelda of Hyrule · 08-22-2007, 06:08 PM

Don't you hate when your parents meet a person who's been annoying you and creeping you out, and they ADORE him/her?

**Marchie** · 08-22-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by United Nations

I feel bad for ML though because my dad is a big guy with facial hair and a scary squinty face. He's quite intimidating if you don't know him for the teddy bear he really is. I think ML's finally getting used to him. He's not so jumpy after 3 or 4 years of coming over to my house every day.

I'll admit, he is a little scary.

I'll get back woth you guys in....

Tomahawkmansp · 08-27-2007, 02:06 AM

I was ok her bro wasn't there,but every guys that has dated her is a little scared of him. Mainly, because if someone cheats on her,her brother gets really ticked off.The dad he's cool,her mom ok. Then we made out in the backyard.

Kil'jaeden · 08-27-2007, 03:43 PM

I hated the whole thing. Her parents.... I just didn't like them. An alcoholic, slightly bi-polar mom, and an ******* step-dad who called me a worthless distraction. I had to try so hard to keep from saying something, because it's in my nature to if pushed, but they would've punished her for it. Even though she was 18.

And what is this "What are your intentions toward my daughter" crap? If he's done this before, he should know.

As for my parents, I just have to make sure they are Christian or just lie about it. They'll get along with them better then. Maybe.

08-21-2007, 08:50 PM	#1
Tomahawkmansp Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Training in the undernet with dingo Gender: Posts: 179 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	meeting the parents This always happens sooner or later. Especially the dad starts asking you questions left and right. The whole time your like"gotta keep a straight face, gotta keep a straight face.Any other guys been asked "what are your intentions towards my daughter?" by her dad?

08-21-2007, 09:01 PM	#2
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	That is the one fear I absolutely dread - I don't want anyone meeting my family, on account of they're all insane.

08-21-2007, 09:16 PM	#3
Tomahawkmansp Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Training in the undernet with dingo Gender: Posts: 179 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My girl friend meeting my parents not that big of a deal my parents are kinda cool really. IT's meeting my girlfriends parents that makes me a little nervous with the dad asking you questions left and right like what are your intensions towards my daughter,because if the parents don;t like you, your screwed and not the way you want to be.

08-22-2007, 12:20 AM	#4
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,659 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	^Quick tip: Don't use that joke in front of her parents. This is a situation that I....have never been in. Wrote a play about it once, though. A dude goes to pick up someone for their first date and finds out that her stepdad is his history teacher. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

08-22-2007, 01:18 AM	#5
Totally Kennerson Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Falling down all these stairs Gender: Posts: 2,116 Thanks: 340 Thanked 406 Times in 136 Posts Blog Entries: 1	OR, you could just meet the girl's parents before you start a relationship with her. This way, when you actually get together with the girl, the parents will know you well (and maybe trust you more), and you can avoid the entire awkward talk with the dad.

08-22-2007, 02:30 AM	#6
The Missing Link Professional Lurker Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: New Hyrule, Washington, US Gender: Posts: 17,128 Thanks: 405 Thanked 606 Times in 368 Posts	Meeting the parents, at my age, I don't think is anything to fret over. By the time you're in your early to mid 20s, you've established your own self, and the important thing is to be yourself. No one deserves to be lied to or deceived, and parents would just get all sorts of upset if they found out after the fact. That said, the goal is to be someone who is worth dating, which means being equal parts willing to accept their rules and being your own person.

08-22-2007, 02:37 AM	#7
Wyborn Zelda Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,388 Thanks: 87 Thanked 469 Times in 281 Posts	My girlfriend's parents were super hella cool. They fed me Chinese food. I recommend women who have parents who will want to give you food. It's great. Also? The most important part about actually meeting them is a reasonable degree of reverence; defer to their opinions, never argue, and be respectful. Maintain your confidence and presence while doing that and you'll be fine.

08-22-2007, 02:52 AM	#8
Totally Kennerson Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Falling down all these stairs Gender: Posts: 2,116 Thanks: 340 Thanked 406 Times in 136 Posts Blog Entries: 1	^They could poison you when you least expect it, though.

08-22-2007, 10:49 AM	#10
Godot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Coffee. Gender: Posts: 6,054 Thanks: 169 Thanked 161 Times in 102 Posts	It's strainful for me meeting his parents. His Dad scares me.

08-22-2007, 11:56 AM	#11
*The Doctor* The Last Timelord. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In the TARDIS Gender: Posts: 13,880 Thanks: 915 Thanked 656 Times in 426 Posts Blog Entries: 1	I met my ex-girlfriend's parents before we was a couple, so they knew I was insane.

08-22-2007, 12:15 PM	#12
Eagle Eye Diddy bops Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Gender: Posts: 15,014 Thanks: 1,616 Thanked 1,084 Times in 597 Posts	My ex's parents were cool, her mom really liked me. Adn her mom definetly liked my older sister, they wanted to hang out and have a couple of drinks. Her step-dad I only met once, and he was cool, funny guy, luckily I've never had to deal with crazy parents.

08-22-2007, 12:19 PM	#13
Tomahawkmansp Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Training in the undernet with dingo Gender: Posts: 179 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My girlfriend has an older brother who is a marine so I better not get on his bad side.

08-22-2007, 01:07 PM	#14
Demonicus Prime Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I Pity The Fool Who Confuses Me With Someone Other Than YoshiFreak. Gender: Posts: 3,108 Thanks: 648 Thanked 129 Times in 87 Posts	The fact that they're a Marine doesn't mean that they always have a bad side, man. But I haven't met her parents. I'm not sure if I want to, though.

08-22-2007, 04:25 PM	#15
User Name Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gotham City Gender: Posts: 7,209 Thanks: 701 Thanked 536 Times in 367 Posts	ML's parents are super neato. They welcomed me right away, besides the fact I've known them since...I was born. I feel bad for ML though because my dad is a big guy with facial hair and a scary squinty face. He's quite intimidating if you don't know him for the teddy bear he really is. I think ML's finally getting used to him. He's not so jumpy after 3 or 4 years of coming over to my house every day.

08-22-2007, 06:08 PM	#17
Princess Zelda of Hyrule Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hyrule Castle Gender: Posts: 6,128 Thanks: 35 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Don't you hate when your parents meet a person who's been annoying you and creeping you out, and they ADORE him/her?

08-27-2007, 02:06 AM	#19
Tomahawkmansp Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Training in the undernet with dingo Gender: Posts: 179 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was ok her bro wasn't there,but every guys that has dated her is a little scared of him. Mainly, because if someone cheats on her,her brother gets really ticked off.The dad he's cool,her mom ok. Then we made out in the backyard.

08-27-2007, 03:43 PM	#20
Kil'jaeden Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: in your mind Gender: Posts: 2,132 Thanks: 21 Thanked 146 Times in 99 Posts	I hated the whole thing. Her parents.... I just didn't like them. An alcoholic, slightly bi-polar mom, and an ******* step-dad who called me a worthless distraction. I had to try so hard to keep from saying something, because it's in my nature to if pushed, but they would've punished her for it. Even though she was 18. And what is this "What are your intentions toward my daughter" crap? If he's done this before, he should know. As for my parents, I just have to make sure they are Christian or just lie about it. They'll get along with them better then. Maybe.