Now that you’ve met his mother…
Are you exclusive now that you’ve met his mother? This is a question many women ask themselves when they’re elevated to the position where they are invited home to meet the family. And indeed, this is an actual milestone.Rule #1: Be YOU! Avoid pretense as this will be quite evident and the parents will not appreciate a fake woman for their son. Relax and speak with confidence. But avoid being too friendly, as this can be a total turn-off.Rule #2: Be respectful. This not only applies to your manners but even your dress code. You are about to meet your man’s parents. Avoid tight-fitting clothes and those that should you sneeze, would leave you naked. Rule 3: Be present. Try to be engaged in the conversation. Zoning off or out can come off as disrespectful. This also applies to being totally immersed in your cellphone!
Ladies, if he is taking you to meet his parents, it is 99.9 per cent possible that you are indeed exclusive. Men, especially those who are family-oriented, don’t just introduce every woman they date or sleep with to their families. For a man to do this, it simply means that the relationship has escalated to another level. It must be noted, however, that not because he introduces you to his parents, means that you are about to walk down the aisle in your white dress.
Many women jump the broom before the man actually goes on his knees and asks for their hand in marriage, and this can totally destroy the perception of what a relationship ought to be. Lesson here: take every aspect of your relationship in stride.
So when he strikes up the conversation about meeting his parents, here are three golden rules to adhere to:
