What if they dont like your new boyfriend?

What if your new girlfriend doesnt like them?

Swivel the phone a little and let your latest beloved wave or say hello.

Boom, now theyre acquainted, kind of.

Do a little work on your own when theyre not around, too.

Text your parents photos if you, say, go on a cool date.

Let them express how happy you are or how great and chill this new person seems.

Dogs cant eat grapes.

Did you know that?

In my eagerness to befriend the family pet, I nearly committed a caninicide.

Prepare… but not too much

Let me tell you a story.

Im not a dog person, but I went into that household determined to win the schnauzers affection.

At first, the fluffy tastemaker seemed tohateme.

He barked and growled and I, in turn, panicked.

Dogs cant eat grapes.

Did you know that?

In my eagerness to befriend the family pet, I nearly committed a caninicide.

I cried in another room while my boyfriends patientbut alarmedmother rang the vet, just in case.

To her, an introduction isntjustfor the parents sakeyour partners comfort and needs should be prioritized, too.

Lets talk about that.

double-check you are solid about who you are.

You dont need to prove anything to your family.

The disapproval has nothing to do with her fiancee as a person.

check that you are solid about who you are.

You dont need to prove anything to your family.

If peaceful coexistence between your parents and your partner isreallythat important to you, though, dont give up.

Ask your parents exactly what it is they dont like about your mate.

If it feels safe, broker another meeting.

If your girlfriend is acting uncharacteristically weird during that first meeting, remember, shes just nervous.

If your parents are being overly critical, remember they want what they think is best for you.

Dont be harsh toward anyone as long as theyre giving it their best effort.

If youre still on edge, its understandable.

For reinforcement on this point, look to Raheela Mahmood.

No matter what you do or who you bring, they will always love you.

Just keep smiling at your parents and everything will come along, Inshallah.