Meeting the family

Mechanical · 09-13-2009, 09:18 PM

Ugh... I never thought introducing someone to my family would be so.. stressful. Last week my mom, her fiancee, and his son were at his daughter's house with her boyfriend and her 3 kids. My boyfriend and I went up so he could meet them. We got some good food and free cigarettes and alcohol, so that was a plus, and my step brother got me some new board shorts when we were at the beach. Everyone but my stepdad, and step sister's boyfriend liked my boyfriend.

The 3 hour ride there was hell on me! It was the first time I'd introduced a boyfriend to my family as a boyfriend. I think I was just afraid to do it because my family is very dysfunctional, it makes the Osbourn family seem normal! (I miss that show...)

All in all it was a decent experience... with some down-turns... Now that it is over, I feel like it was stupid to worry!

Why is it so weird to introduce someone to family? Or is it just me that feels odd about it?

LDNanna · 09-13-2009, 10:53 PM

Maybe its fear of the unknown, but you seem brave.

sallylou · 09-13-2009, 11:04 PM

My family is pretty wacky, too. I figured if my DH was willing to put up with them then he definitely loved me!

Sorry that it was stressful and I'm glad it went well.

09-13-2009, 09:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mechanical Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 106	Meeting the family Ugh... I never thought introducing someone to my family would be so.. stressful. Last week my mom, her fiancee, and his son were at his daughter's house with her boyfriend and her 3 kids. My boyfriend and I went up so he could meet them. We got some good food and free cigarettes and alcohol, so that was a plus, and my step brother got me some new board shorts when we were at the beach. Everyone but my stepdad, and step sister's boyfriend liked my boyfriend. The 3 hour ride there was hell on me! It was the first time I'd introduced a boyfriend to my family as a boyfriend. I think I was just afraid to do it because my family is very dysfunctional, it makes the Osbourn family seem normal! (I miss that show...) All in all it was a decent experience... with some down-turns... Now that it is over, I feel like it was stupid to worry! Why is it so weird to introduce someone to family? Or is it just me that feels odd about it? __________________

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09-13-2009, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
LDNanna Everything purple is mine Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 887	Maybe its fear of the unknown, but you seem brave.

09-13-2009, 11:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,090	My family is pretty wacky, too. I figured if my DH was willing to put up with them then he definitely loved me! Sorry that it was stressful and I'm glad it went well.