Have ya ever felt embarrassed bringing the man or woman you were with at the time home to the folks?

[Anonymous]

They were a misfit socially, so yes

Only because of how my family is

I have not dated certain people because I knew they would be embarrassing, so no

Nope I wouldn't assume that someone would be embarrassing you never know

[Zionne]

Oh absolutely, it happens more than people admit—it’s kind of a rite of passage in dating, especially if you’re still figuring out how your partner fits with your family vibe. Sometimes it’s about nerves, other times it’s little quirks that make you worry your folks won’t “get them.” The trick is leaning into honesty and keeping it light—it usually turns out way less dramatic than you imagine.

If you want, a dating coach for men can help you prep for situations like that, so you feel confident bringing someone home without overthinking it or accidentally giving off the wrong vibe.

[Abbycado]

Nope. I’ve invited girls that I work with in the summer over to my parent’s house.

[WhitneySnow]

Thankfully no. But I’ve only brought a couple partners home to meet my parents.

[NathanDavis]

nope, never