Meeting my girlfriend's older marine brother. How nervous should I be?

[Anonymous]

So I got a surprise bit of news today. My girlfriend's older brother, a serving marine, is coming for a surprise visit to see his little sister. And he wants to meet me.

I'm his 'baby sister's first boyfriend ever (she's 20, I'm 22, he's 24). I don't know how much he knows about us dating or the fact we were close friends for 2 years before this girl finally broke down and agreed to date, but I do know I"m nervous as heck.

My girlfriend IDOLIZES her brother, and I gotta admit not without reason. Hard to argue with an army pilot who had a full ride at harvard. I mean I'm no slouch either, I have 3 years of hospital research work, am graduating in biochemistry, and am a moderately successful (sometimes paid) guitarist. But I want this guy to like me.

I also never want him to know that though our relationship has only been official for the last month it's been unofficially going on for months prior, and we've already had sex. I have no idea what to respond with if he makes a joke along the lines of 'so you're the guy who's banging my sister'. From everything I can tell he's fiercely protective of his sister and I know she's just as nervous as I am about him, she desperately wants us to get along.

How do you handle something like this?

[Usemyname]

Just be polite and respectful. When the time comes, crack a joke, but make it tasteful. Don't brag but try to get him to understand that you're a good guy. Try to imagine yourself in his shoes. He just wants to know his baby sister is safe and happy with a good guy. Do what you need to do to get him to understand that she is safe and happy with a nice boyfriend who is also one of her good friends. Treat him the way you would want some punk dating your baby sister to treat you. You'll be fine. Don't be too nervous. That could come off as weakness, just be natural. Ask him about himself. Keep in mind that if you're good enough to make her happy, the brother should be happy the sister is in a good place. You'll do great kid.

[Anonymous]

Just be at your best behavior and a perfect gentleman. You'll be fine. If he wants his sister happy he won't be overbearing.

[chopper1977]

Nothing to be nervous over unless he wants to take you out drinking and wants you to keep up lol.

[ladsin]

ive known a few marine guys, some are cool some are relaxed, and some are a**holes, just show him some respect, but don't act like a p**** and you should be fine... I have a medical question for you though on this girls question if you could help and maybe shed some insight for me thatd be awesome (going to college next year for bio major and organic chemistry undergrad. with hopes of eventually becoming a med examiner...)

[ladsin]

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[FaceInTheCrowd]

Bring some nice flowers for him to the airport. Wearing pink goes over well. Talk about all the women you've banged and sh*t you've done to them for laughs.

[TylerMMA]

With the education he's got... I wouldn't worry too much about it.

[G_GTom]

Just make excuses until he gets deployed to one of our many war zones across the globe.

[LoveLayne]

be on your best behavior haha