I guess this goes under this category but oh my gosh! i need HELP! Ok i am 13/f and i go out with this guy named David...well im his first girlfriend which is UNBELIEVABLE because hes SO sweet and hes not really hott but ya know! and so since im his first girlfriend his mom wants me to have dinner with them on friday...which REALLY sucks! because of ME! well i dont know if i can even go yet because i might have to go to my dads but still....i am SO SHY! like only around older people such as adults! but not people my age! see im so shy that when i talk about something thats kinda embarassing to me about my family, i get all shy and turn red...i dont know why and it makes me MAD! and its stuff thats not even that emabarssing!! anyone know what i can do to prepare or anything!?!
Grown ups aren't that scary! They could be nervous about meeting you too! Just be youself and everything will go alright.They will realise you are shy.Next time it will be easier. [ karenR's advice column | Ask karenR A Question ]
blondedramaqueen91 answered Tuesday March 15 2005, 4:43 pm: When you go just be your self .
They will love you because if your boyfriend was broughtup by them he must have sertain traits and personality likenesses that his parents do to. You are gonna have so much fun don't worry about it. Sit back and let your life sit in GODS hands and flow through his plan he'll make suer your ok!
have fun! [ blondedramaqueen91's advice column | Ask blondedramaqueen91 A Question ]
XSugarPieX77 answered Tuesday March 15 2005, 10:14 am: Well, if your boyfriend is nice his parents must be nice people. Deffinitly dont be afraid, you'll probably have a great time. And if you do go afterwards you wont have that shyness of being around older people.Just relax everything will be fine. Good Luck Hun.
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sublime_burritos answered Monday March 14 2005, 8:40 pm: meeting his family can be fun, especially if he's a really sweet guy, his parents can't be too bad, right? just try to relax and calm your nerves when you go over there, listen to your favorite music on the car ride there, whatever you can do just to relax. when you arrive, just smile when you talk to them, and try to be polite, odds are they'll think you're a sweet girl. And if you have good manners and seem approachable, they'll probably find the occasional blushing cute. just try not to get too anxious about it! <3 [ sublime_burritos's advice column | Ask sublime_burritos A Question ]
shake answered Monday March 14 2005, 7:02 pm: "hes not really hot but ya know"
punkrockprincess answered Monday March 14 2005, 6:58 pm: Just relax! And to stop the blushing and turning red, you should bring some powder and ask to go to the bathroom when you feel yourself getting tense or shy or about to turn red! The parents should understand that it's a nervous thing that you're doing. So don't sweat it! Just show up and be yourself. And wear something that makes you feel good about yourself! I would drink a whole bunch of coke or something to make my nerves go away. I hope everything works out for you though!
LindasCounsel answered Monday March 14 2005, 6:51 pm: Dear Help,
Please go and meet his family. At first, you may feel out of place, shy or embarrassed. But this is a chance to meet his family and see how you like them too! Some suggestions might be to think before you speak. Just a slight pause will give you time to show them what a lovely girl you are for their son. You will not be the only one who is nervous and if you pretend you feel confident, a funny thing happens...you will actually begin to act confident and then you won't be pretending anymore. And don't take things too seriously, it will be a time to get to know them and have fun with it! You'll do fine! Lindacht [ LindasCounsel's advice column | Ask LindasCounsel A Question ]
mylinhthan answered Monday March 14 2005, 6:48 pm: anonymous -
The best advice here is really to RELAX!
Although you're going to feel pressured to be perfect and do what they expect of you, but just remember that if they are nice enough to invite you to dinner, that they are welcoming you and want to get to know you. They won't judge you so try not to worry about it! Treat them like how you talk to your mom and dad :)
If it helps, be the one to strike up conversations. I find it easier to decrease the level of awkwardness by having the ability to control where the conversation goes. Talk about anything like where his parents work, where are they from, etc. and expand off of that.
EJ47 answered Monday March 14 2005, 6:40 pm: Hmm. Use the old stage frihgt tricks. Imagine every but you is in their boxers and then you can feel happy knowing they look stupid and you dont :P <3 EJ [ EJ47's advice column | Ask EJ47 A Question ]
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