The story of a 25-year-old girl named Liu from Jinan (Shandong, China). They met while studying for their master's degrees. After more than 1.5 years of passionate love and planning to get married, Liu went to her boyfriend's house in Longyan city (Fujian) to meet his family.
At first, Liu was worried that she would be lonely and lost in a strange place. Unexpectedly, she was warmly welcomed by her boyfriend's family, who treated her like a family member.
The first time she came to meet her future husband's parents, Luu was picked up at the train station by her future parents-in-law.
As soon as she got off the train, her boyfriend and his parents were waiting for her at the entrance, and had specially prepared a big bouquet of flowers for her. The friendly gesture helped Liu feel less embarrassed and shy.
When he arrived at his boyfriend's house, Liu was surprised to see a red banner hanging in the living room with the words "Welcome home, my dear wife", and even the sound of firecrackers going off. Not stopping there, a sumptuous table with all kinds of delicacies had been prepared, as long as the whole family was present, they would hold a celebration party.
All the things her boyfriend's family did made Luu extremely happy and moved beyond words.
The warm attitude of her future husband's family made Liu feel lucky to have found the right person.
"I was originally very nervous because it was my first time going to my boyfriend's house, but the surprises everyone gave me helped me not worry anymore. I feel very lucky to have found the right person to entrust my life to" - Luu shared .
The incident then spread widely on social media, everyone couldn't help but admire Luu for finding such a good boyfriend and future in-laws. Many people thought that the girl was very kind and gentle, that's why her boyfriend's family treated her so well.
What to prepare when meeting your lover's family for the first time?
Don't rush to meet your lover's family when you're not ready.
The key to moving forward with a family meeting is that you both feel ready and serious about the relationship. If your partner suggests meeting the family and you feel uncomfortable or not ready, don’t force yourself to agree. Take some time to consider your feelings and your relationship, and consider when the time is right to meet each other’s parents.
The timing is ultimately up to both of you. However, when you decide to meet your partner's family, make sure you feel ready and serious about the next stages of your relationship, such as engagement or marriage.
Mental preparation for launch is the most important thing
If you feel nervous and anxious before meeting your partner’s family, remember that you are not alone. Your partner or their parents may also be a little nervous when meeting them for the first time. So, when meeting your partner’s family, it is important to know some basic information about them. Knowing the basics will help you be more proactive and you can make a good impression on them when you first meet them.
Also, you should learn more about their hobbies, daily activities and some other information related to them. Try your best to reduce anxiety and stress to join the family party in the most natural way.
You should bring a small gift to your lover's parents when you meet them for the first time instead of showing up empty-handed. Illustration photo
Pay attention to how you behave when making your first appearance.
When meeting your partner's family, it is important to remember some basic etiquette to make a good first impression. Especially when the meeting takes place at the dining table, it is important to pay attention to table manners.
When your lover's family sees that you have good manners, they will have a better impression of you. In addition, they will also feel that you are suitable for their family and will be happy to welcome you.
Bring a gift when visiting your girlfriend's family
As for proper manners, you should also bring a small gift for your lover’s parents when you first meet them instead of showing up empty-handed. Try asking your lover for specific information about their family’s hobbies or habits to choose an appropriate gift.
Choosing the right gift they love is a way to show gratitude and friendliness to the other person's family.
Dress neatly when meeting your lover's family
While you are thinking about what to talk about at a meeting or what gift to give to your lover's family, don't forget to think about the outfit you will wear. You love ripped jeans or active sportswear , but that is not the best choice for a first meeting.
While you shouldn't dress in a way that is completely contrary to your personality and true self, you can still choose the right outfit to highlight your personality and suit any situation.
Pay attention to your lover's family
Don't just talk about yourself. One way to connect and understand your partner's parents better is to ask them polite questions about their family, life, etc.
Don’t hesitate to ask about your partner’s work, hobbies, or even interesting stories. By showing your interest, your partner’s parents will also be more interested in you.
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