When is the best time to introduce your bf/gf to your parents?
By inkyuboz
@inkyuboz (1392)
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
March 24, 2009 9:45am CST
Is it when you are still starting out as a couple? Maybe you have to wait two or three years down the road? Is it when you are having a baby together? When is the best time, really? Personally, I think it's best to tell your parents about the relationship as soon as possible because they're bound to find about it sooner. It's going to be hard to explain to them anyway if you don't tell them ASAP.
So when do you think is the best time for the "meeting the parents" stage?
13 responses
@chopchop (16)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
The best time is when you feel it deep in your heart that he/she IS THE ONE!! ;)
And if you ask yourself why, you can't answer the question yourself. For me, that's love. It's unconditional and it never asks for any reasons at all. Of course you would always want to show off the BEST of the best to your parents, wouldn't you?
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@michiko15carlo (161)
• Philippines
24 Mar 09
well for me i introduced carlo when we are on the 3rd month of the relationship! i dont like to introduce all the guys i dated .. just guys who i am serious with.. hehhehehe..
@krupesh (2608)
• India
24 Mar 09
OOps ! with how many guys were you serious? Did you take all the serious guys to your parents?
@michiko15carlo (161)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
ummm before 2 at the same time... now 1 only! hehehe yes but not at the same time! hahahha.. just kidding!
@maroseqf (3657)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
Ideally, here in the Philippines, since people are still quite conservative, the best time to introduce your bf/gf to your parents is when you are still courting each other - getting to know each other part. But to be realistic, parents of young people do not even get to meet the bf/gf of their son/daughter until they will get married already. In my case, my parents met all the past four boyfriends I had and some of those guys who courted me.
@krupesh (2608)
• India
24 Mar 09
The best time to introduce your gf/bf to your parents would be the time when you want to break up with your gf/bf.Its so easily acheivable.Try it if you wanna break your relationship.Just get your gf/bf introduced to your parents or her parents, its done instantly.
@rakesh284 (1472)
• India
25 Mar 09
I think the best times to introduce them to your parents is when you have spend enough time with each other and are sure about each other.
Actually it depends on your current life status also, if you are in college at the end of your education and looking for a job then at that point of time you should first settle down at a good job and then introduce them.
If you are mature enough at your job then you should introduce them asap because it might be late otherwise.
@Fatima27 (65)
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22 Jul 10
The best time to introduce your boyfriend is when it was him who initiated. That means he is serious with your relationship and he is probably ready to face the scrutinizing faces of your family. And he is also ready to win their approval
@bluishrose (2289)
• Philippines
24 Mar 09
If I like a guy who's courting me and the possibility of entering into a relationship, I introduce the guy right away to my parents. I ask for approval from them so I know there will be no problems later on. If ever unwanted pregnancy happens I know it will be no big deal for them since they like the guy Im with. Its hard if we dont introduce the guy right away and wait for few years and in the end they wont approve, after all the feelings you share with.
@chimrani (1426)
• India
24 Mar 09
Introducing you b/f or g/f means you both are in true love and want to marry as soon as possible.If you are both are in love and want to marry then you should first talk with your parents and tell the whole matter and just say them that you want to marry him/her
And they will be happy and ask you to introduct with her/him and i think this is the best time to introduce you b/f or g/f to you parents
"Truth and Trust is necessary in the modern world and if you tell truth then trust comes out from it"
@j47lee (740)
• Canada
24 Mar 09
hmm after going out for 6 months.. when you feel you are serious about him/her... then you can introduce to your parents.. parents know that you introduce your bf/gf..only when the couple becomes serious about their relationship.. it is like the next step to commitment..
@cortypants (604)
• United States
24 Mar 09
I think it depends on whether you live with your parents. If you are still living at home, I think you have to introduce your bf/gf to your parents as soon as the relationship starts to turn serious. If you are on your own, I think it's better to wait until you are with the person for awhile, otherwise you'd be bringing people home for dinner all the time! :D
@rosa_pearl (70)
• China
25 Mar 09
i think the best time is mother or father'd birthday,every family are at home,and you can take your girl or boy friend to say happy birthday to your dad or mama,do not forget take some gift,flowers.
@poojabansal09 (1)
• United States
25 Mar 09
I think the right time would be when you are sure he/she is the person for you and the second most important factor is timing. It is very important to be sure of the right time, According to me the right time would be when things/situation should be good at your home, you should be settled in life so that your questions wont have too much worries and questions and it always increases you stand to make decisions of your own when you are settled.