Meeting your partner's parents is a very important and responsible step in the life of every couple who is devotedly pursuing one big goal - a happy marriage! 💍 It's very nerve-wracking when your loved one mentions that it's time to get to know each other's parents better because they are absolutely sure they want to walk hand in hand with you for the rest of their lives. 👫❤️

What to do and where to go? 🤔 On one hand, there are butterflies in your stomach, and you want to bring this moment closer. And on the other hand, you want to run far, far away until everything resolves itself. But alas, life is such that without parental blessing traditionally, nothing happens. Therefore, before the parents give their approval for the future marriage of their "child," they must be sure that their son/daughter will be in good hands. 💖

So, listen up and remember:

- bring only confidence with you to the meeting and no shyness. In a constrained state, you won't be able to fully express yourself as a person in front of his/her parents, unite your thoughts, and convey them coherently in one sentence; 😘

- there's no need for ties or strict attire, evening dresses or suits. Remember, this is a meeting, not a business meeting with business partners. But at the same time, ripped jeans or a mini-skirt are unlikely to help you make the right impression in the eyes of the parents. Take your appearance seriously; 😊

- prepare questions that can be asked during an "awkward pause." The ability to maintain a dialogue or suggest an interesting topic will give you a positive checkmark in the parents' list under the "His/her pros" column; 💕

- don't give any promises or guarantees. Many conversations about a beautiful future will surprise few. Promising everything is easy. You'll have time to prove your potential within the family circle; 👩‍❤️‍👨

- don't forget about basic etiquette rules. Be polite and responsive in conversation; 😌

- Prepare pleasant gifts for the parents; for example: a bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates, fruits, a bottle of good wine; 💐🍫🍷

If you love each other, and your desire to live together for the rest of your life is sincere, then there's no need to worry. The first few minutes are always the most difficult. Yes, to some extent, you'll feel like a museum exhibit that is subject to careful study. But, as a rule, in such situations, it's acceptable. Excessive attention to you from his/her parents is their concern for their child. Don't be offended when they ask you many questions. They're worried just as much as you are. Moreover, consider that in the future, you will also be parents or are already a parent of a child. And you'll have the opportunity to look at this event from a different perspective. After a little time passes, you'll feel noticeably lighter. 😇

Remember that the main goal is not to make a special impression but to get to know your partner's parents as individuals and form your first impression. After all, parents also play an important role in the development of family relationships. Especially if your loved one has close and trusting relationships with their parents, and their opinion is significant to him/her. ❤️