Does meeting your partner's parents mean your partner is serious about you?

[kannettava]

It really depends. I've met a guy's parents, brother and grandma on the first date and we were only just kinda seeing each other. For him it wasn't a huge deal to introduce me and he definitely wasn't serious about the relationship. And then on the other hand, I've been introduced to my boyfriend's parents in a very formal way and it was a big deal to him, which made me believe he was serious about as and still is. So it completely depends on the guy and how he feels about it.

I'm also that type of person who doesn't really feel it's a big deal to introduce dates to my parents and it doesn't really mean anything. I just like my parents to meet people I hang out with.

[BirdshotJohn]

In my early 20's I was; as certain communities would call it "A Beta" or a "Nice Guy", and rather shy. Most of the girls I dated, I dated because they made the first move and... well... they generally tended to fall into what one might call the "Bad Girls" catergory, tattoos, piercings, blue hair, smoking drugs, drinking heavily, etc.

These girls loved introducing me to their families because I was the first "Nice Guy" they had dated in forever. They also tended to dump me after about two months to go back to the "Bad Boys" they usually dated, or had been seeing on the side the whole time without me knowing.

So, from a guy's perspective at least: no. Definitely not.

It just means you're presentable enough that they want to show you off to their parents. (It's a compliment, but it doesn't indicate seriousness in the relationship.)

[jgokgotit]

This varies from guy to guy, but in many cases this is very significant. Personally I do not let a girlfriend meet my family until I believe there is a serious chance that I'll want to propose. This is for her protection mostly. My family is full of felons and military veterans who ALL judge significant others harshly and really want to test them. Despite their flaws, my family is fiercely loyal. My family is incredibly blunt and crude so her meeting my family is usually the final step I take to determine if she is the right one. If she is tough enough to be able to hang out with my family then she is probably a keeper.

[Siren777]

Not necessarily but it depends sometimes on the guy. He could be bringing all his girlfriend's home for his momma to choose (my friend did this😳) the family were used to it. If he never brings anyone home, then it could be serious. You will never know, until you get to know him.

[Kaneki05]

Depends on there relationship with that parent i suppose.
Like for me, i guess it would mean something if they met my dad. But meeting my Mum nah not really.
2 reasons i don't live with my dad so would have to met on purpose really, and i like my dad.
My mum i live with, and i don't like her. Plus she is a Vegan and christian which my partner if my Type wouldn't like anyway. So meeting her would be more of just a thing to put up with.

[BeMuse]

It depends on the person. The more sociable they are, the less it means. Some people have hundreds fair-weather “friends”. They introduce everyone to everyone else when they mean nothing to them. If someone is really shy, reserved, private, etc. then it’s probably a bigger deal for them because they are more guarded and selective with who they include in their lives. So figure out where they sit on the gradient...

[MannMitAntworten]

With extremely few exceptions, I met most of the families of those I was dating. Even extended family and have been to holiday gathering too... no, it doesn’t necessarily mean anything beyond maybe you are being shown off. My first fiancé used to parade me around like a damn new puppy. One of her closer friends even made that comment to me as well as one of her sisters. Yeah, I was cognizant of this too. Today, she is an ‘ex’ fiancé.

[whatdoyouwantt]

It depends. If he still lives with parents then introducing you to them only makes sense if he’s trynna bring you over to his room. Ofc it means you two are together, and as long as you are introduced as a girlfriend it is serious yeah.

[rodeschaap]

That depends. If he still lives at his parents', it doesn't necessarily mean that he's serious about the relationship. But when a guy lives on his own, then it does mean he's serious.

[Screenwriter]

You're a friend, he's dating you. IF he has a good relationship with his parents, he wants to hear their impression of you too.

He sounds like he's got good sense. Just let it flow.

[Telekinetic-Potato]

That's a sign that he's either a really good guy who comes from a strong family, Or that this kid is a mess who's probably gonna get you into some serious shit and the family is used to it

[nella965]

it might not mean that he is serious as in "he is going to propose to you". But it may very well mean that he is serious in a sense that "he is not going to play you or have a casual relationship"

[jshm2]

No. Could be they want you as the extra in their swinger parties.

Best not make more of the situation than is there, yet.

[exitseven]

Wow, I never exchanged numbers with any of them. Is that a thing today or is it just as creepy as I think it is.

[sheikalana]

Not necessarily. My ex broke up with me one week after meeting his parents.

[IveGotNoName]

Not necessarily. Depends on the age of the couple and the parent's views on relationships

[Legs79]

It’s getting their or not necessary my girlfriend never met my parents cause they cut me out of their lives. Her family great.

[answerseeker127]

I had a date introduce me to her parents on the first date. It was so awkward. We didn't even go out again afterwards.

[Anonymous]

NOPE!

I met 3 of my exes parent, but now they are my exes LOL

One of them left me bcoz I got physical with her single mom.

So be careful, if your mom is hot till now, things could get tricky :P

[Anonymous]

Id say that's a good sign.

[Iron_Man]

Yes it does

[najekim]

In most cases, yes.

[Uptowngirl88]

No 🤣🤣