Do you think meeting each other’s family/friends is important in relationships? (Page 2)
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It is normal or more common to introduce parents to dating partners but not everyone has those happy normal families. Those who come from mentally, physically or both kinds of abusive families, not introducing them to dating partners can even protect the relationship.
For example if the families come from different countries, cultures or dont have the same skin color that the other familys parents would aprove, staying away might be the best alternative.
i chose yes, because if you two are serious and are going to be together for a long time (whether you choose to get married or not), it's important to create a good relationship with their family/friends too. because the people in their life should be in your life too.
Nope, that often causes more problems. An extra source of drama is introduced into the relationship. Maybe it’s not like this for everyone, but personally, I’ve had some very bad experiences with members of guys’ families.
For me, family is extremely important. I don't really have any close friends because of COVID-19 keeping me from seeing people. Family and friends generally want what is best for you. They can see your relationship objectively and usually will be honest regarding if it's good for you.
It is important but I never did it until I could not avoid it any longer. I came from a very toxic family and I just did not like to talk about it at all.
Yes I do.
People make an assessment of you based upon a genuine concern for the person they love and care about.
Any one that avoids doing that or delays it past the 6month mark. Has no intention of being with you long term.
Not in the initial stages but eventually it is a good thing to meet each other's family as it helps build trust and bond between the families.
There is no set time limit on this though. In my opinion.
I feel that if my boyfriend considers me important, I would meet other important people in his life, and others who are important in his life, will be introduced to me since I'm part of his life
My mother was psycho. She found fault with everything everyone in her family ever said or did. If I walked on water, she would have said I couldn’t swim. I think if a woman got along with my mother, that would have been a red flag.
Depends on the families. Some are dysfunctional and only breed hate, so if you're trying to remove yourself from them, then you also want to keep your partner away from that.
Yes, because friends and family are a big part of your partners life, and as your partner (hopefully) is a big part of your life, you'll want to get to know the people around them, to fully get to know your partner
Absolutely. If you don't get along with their family and friends... It makes things a lot more difficult. But when it works out well, that makes everything that much more fun.
I think it’s good to meet their family and friends because if you end up getting married you’re gonna be seeing them a lot you might as well get to know them now white not
For all the reasons you have listed. Your partners friends and family are great assets, if you build a friendship with them, If & when your partner is being unreasonable.
Yes, most of all you get to see your partner behaving around them, and not just around yourself. Good chance to see new sides or explanations to their behavior you have seen.
Absolutely. You can know go so far between the two of you, you can live in a little bubble. But opening up to include family/friends gives it more reality.
that depends on many many different factors… but to keep it simple, I’d say yes… that’s assuming my partner has a good healthy relationship with his family, and same for me as well… lol
It is, but if the partner decides to introduce you to their friends and family at the very beginning of the relationship then that is a red flag.
Friends are people you trust, showing your girl to your friends means you trust her enough to be seen by them. Family is a whole different thing, you don't bring hundreds of girls around family. That speical one is the only person who should be their
for long term relationships its very important, its a new part of your family