Meeting my girlfriend's parents for the first time. How to keep nerves in check?

[Anonymous]

So, two things:

1. She asked if I would like to come along with her to see her family in early October. That I didn't need to come if I though it was too early. We've been together 3 months.

I said I wouldn't miss it for the world. Her family seem really cool and she's obviously really close with them.

2. She wants us to go on a road trip to a nearby town together when we get a weekend off.

Again, I'm totally up for it and it should be really fun.

My question, however, is about nerves. I know October is a while away, but nevertheless, I really want it to go well. I want to make sure my nerves don't get in the way.

Any advice?

[Screenwriter]

Be yourself. Don't worry about it.

They're just people, exactly like you are. If you meet with HER approval, I'm sure her parents are already impressed.

[Asker]

I don't think she's talked a lot about me. Her mum only asked her where I was from.

[Screenwriter]

But they know she likes you and she's bringing you around because she thinks you'll meet their approval.

A woman NEVER introduces a dicey man to her parents. She intros a man who she thinks will fit in with her friends and family.

[joeldalton]

Pretend like you are platonic friends with their daughter, be polite, and nice. The dad's natural instinct is to not like you, that's ok.

[Asker]

Her dad is an asshole from what she's told me. Abused her and her siblings for years and cheated on her mum.

[Anonymous]

Take a taquila shot before you met them..
Thanks me later..

[Asker]

Maybe not tequila, but a shot of rum. That's a good idea tbh. Just as long as they don't smell it on me lol

[Opinion Owner]

Yes go for it...

[Screenwriter]

I'd suggest some wine. Hard liquor might be a bad idea. In fact, show up to meet them with a nice bottle of GOOD wine (ask her if they drink...) and open it and sit and chat and drink. Bring some fancy nuts or some other kind of snack... hummous dip with cucumbers and pita and salsa.. Food and wine and talk are all relaxing and convivial.