Onlyjonley Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 My boyfriend is meeting my parents for the first time tomorrow (they live 5 hours away). I love my parents but they are a bit rough around the edges and maybe even a bit country. Neither have college degrees and they make a modest income. In other words, they are very middle class. My boy's parents are highly educated and have quite a bit of money. My boy's dad is pretty high up in his company and they definitely enjoy the finer things in life. His whole extended family is this way, actually ..mine not so much. His brother also recently married into a ton of money. Also, his parents are very in shape and work out on a daily basis. Mine have let themselves go as they've gotten older. My mom is quite a bit overweight, his mom has probably 12% body fat. I have told him quite a bit about my parents and haven't held back much, but this will be the first time he's around them. My boy and I see eye-to-eye and agree in many areas: finances, taking care of ourselves, education. He is working on his Masters and I'm about to start on mine. We both have decent jobs. Like I said, I love my parents and they've always been able to provide. They are good people. And I know if my boyfriend loves me, he will accept me no matter how different our families are. What have been your experiences with this?
aj22one Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 I met my gf's family for the first time this past Thanksgiving. I was kinda nervous since her whole family (extended and all) were there and because I had no idea how they celebrated Thanksgiving (aside from what my gf told me) and our families are very different. I had no idea if they were going hate me, like me, or what. It worked out ok though (her extended family doesn't like me but her parents do). So I guess just be positive and hope for the best. What's the worst thing that could happen right?
Imageiko Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 I feel like you have nothing to worry about. He's gotta be more worried that they like him don't you think?
Author Onlyjonley Posted February 11, 2012 Author Posted February 11, 2012 So I guess just be positive and hope for the best. What's the worst thing that could happen right? Right. My bf is a very kind, sweet person and I just can't imagine those differences mattering to him. But if they somehow happen to, I just have to remember the right person for me will accept all parts. Plus, I love my family and I want the person I spend my life with to love them too.
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