What To Do When Meeting His Family

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It's coming up to holiday season, and if you're in a new relationship, it's likely you're going to be meeting your partner's family.

There's no getting away from it... this can be a terrifying time for anyone.

I don't want you to feel like you're going in on your own without support here, and so in this week's video I've put together 10 clear action steps that you can follow to relax and leave a lasting impression that will cause your guy to think, "I knew I made the right decision".

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Video links at the end -

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[ilisilva]

I like that part about respecting the protector.

[vidycz]

"compliment people nothing can go wrong"
"that skirt is so fetch"

[Ynmintt]

1. Don't try to impress too much, give your own opinions
2. Don't be cold with the colder person in the room
3. If in doubt, be affectionate
4. Complement liberately
5. Respect the protector in the family
6. Help out when you can
7. Bring something that shows you thought of them
8. Don't be in a hurry to show how much you love your partner
9. Don't be to eager to show your success
10. Don't gossip

[SaikolaM]

Now that I've realized how much you can do wrong, I NEVER want to meet the parents haha. Seems so damn stressful!

[michellerimanmarakus]

I'm going to his parents house tomorrow and I am very good at ruining any conversations I hope I don't ruin this one 😂😂😂

[lovemecom]

In short just be yourself! That's it, you don't need to impress them to become a person that they want you to be.

[LoveStrategies]

Great video Matt. These tips are great for meeting anyone at anytime - not just the family. This is important advice for anyone out there.

[valkyriesanborn]

I am meeting my boyfriend's mother tomorrow and I am excited... she seems like a great person... from what I hear. I am not really nervous... I feel really confident that she will really like me... parents usually do like me. 🥰

My boyfriend met my parents a couple of weeks ago and it went so well. My family is really likeable and creates the most amazing environment that people usually wanna be a part of. That really put my boyfriend at ease. My dad has a lot of respect for my boyfriend for being an upstanding guy who treats me well.

Wish us luck! Things are going well!

[paolanazzaro]

What you said about gossiping reminded me of a guy I used to date who used to say only mean things about his exes. Every time he was talking about them I immediately tought: "who knows what he's gonna say about me once we break up". It is indeed very unattractive

[thehautecouture]

I'm a senior in highschool and I'm meeting his parents but he's the principals son, I couldn't be more nervous!!!

[kim]

You need your own TV show all young women needs to hear things these real rules of life I love It. True words keeping it real

[hobbyhive]

I'm the girl everyone wants to match up with their sons. I've never met parents that didn't like me. But the guy himself, I sometimes find, gets annoyed because his family likes me so much he feels pressured to consolidate the relationship and all of a sudden it is their idea that he should settle down with me, not his. :/ Guess I've got to wait till I find a guy who is secure enough in the knowledge of whether he loves me for me, not because I tick all the boxes.

[dolxxxphin]

1)Don't try to empress too much
2)Don't be cold to the coldest person in the room. Don't alienate them. Kill them with kindness
3)If in doubt be affectionate. If you are an hugger, hug.
4)Complimate people and be kind
5)Respect the protector of the house (mother or older sister)
6)Help when you can. At least offer to help.
7)Bring something. Better if it is something connected to them. Try to be original and specific.
8)Don't be over-affectioned with your partner. Don't try to show how amazing is your relationship
9)Don't try too hard to show your achievements and good qualities. Don't seek attention, let them find out your achievements with time.
10)Don't gossip!!!

[nstruebluey]

Matt,

Looking at your videos I can't help but ask myself, 'why isn't Matthew married?"

I later realized that people like you come in the world to help others. Knowing what you know, the love will find you. You seem to put us first. X

[saeidehrad]

When I see you uploaded a video, I rush to see it as soon as possible

It gives me a big smile
It's so heartwarming to see how generous and caring you are

Thank you for your existence matt^^

[hailyami]

The one that looks cold but is the nicest

[MrBurritofish]

This was a great video way more helpful than the others I've seen, where they state obvious "tips" like "smile" and "be nice"! These tips were actually informative thank you!

[lovellsouthey]

i loved the "be kind".... thats the best advice!

[Ninitschga]

Thanks a lot for this video Mat! Even though I already met my partner's family in 2008 for the first time and I get along with them very well it's always good to be reminded of the small things that make life easier - especially around this time of the year when everybody is very ambitious & eager to create special moments for the whole family to enjoy. Right now there are quite a few changes happening in our life and my sister in law is going through a rough time, so my husband's parents are a little worried, because at this point we're all in transition and nobody knows how / if our plans will work out. This video  was really what I needed to remind myself of what they need from me right now. :)

[abigailraquel]

These tips were on 👌 especially in regards to respecting the protector of the family and not showing too much affection for your boyfriend in front of the family. Makes things very uncomfortable for the family!!!