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When two families Meet (tips&Stories please!)
So my boyfriend and I have been together for over a year and we've recently just started talking about getting married. We're moving in together after he finishes college next spring. I am wondering when is the best time for our families to meet? After we move in together, before we move in together, after we get engaged? I'm going to talk to him about it tomorrow, but I'd like to hear what you have to say on it as well. Our families live about an hour and a half from each other so I was thinking about going halfway and meeting at a neutral place (my parents are very judgmental). Any tips, advice, or stories? I really appreciate it!
Re: When two families Meet (tips&Stories please!)
If you guys are serious now, why wait? I say go for it. As far as advice goes... they're all adults, they should be able to meet, be on their best behavior, etc... If you're really concerned about your folks, talk to them ahead of time, ask
My ILs live halfway across the country, so the families didn't meet till a few days before our wedding.
I think a neutral place is fine.
This might be too late and you might have already talked to your boyfriend, but here goes.
Unless you're super-young and your families will be around both of you lots, I would just wait. I mean, your parents don't have to become friends, and it s
TTC since September 2012
Our parents didn't meet until we were engaged. We'd been living together for almost 4 years at that point. Since then, they met at the wedding, my baby shower, and my son's birth. That's it in 12 years. Don't worry a
Do it however it seems natural. Our families met I think while we were dating. We were only engaged 4 mo after dating 2 long years!
Also rethink the living together. Never a good idea. If you want to get married, start some premarital couns
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