How to introduce your fiancé to your parents

It is always good to introduce whoever you are going out with to your parents before you become too committed to one another this may be a big step to take, depending on your parent’s attitude to your relationship with the opposite sex. If your partner is acceptable to you parents, it fosters more the commitment in your relationship. It also determines the extent to which you special man is going to get along with your family.

To make an interesting attempt at introducing either your fiancé or fiancée to your parents, make sure you follow these seven steps:

Define your relationship

If you have established the fact that both of you are getting married and serious about settling down, do not refer to him as a boyfriend when introducing him to your parents. Rather, be clear about your term of relationship by letting them know he is someone you want to marry.

Let both parties know about each other’s likes and dislikes

Let your fiancé know before hand about your parent’s attitude to your relationship with the opposite sex, their moral and religious principle, likewise their likes and dislikes. Also, let your parents know about your fiancé. It will pave the way for decent small talk while avoiding awkward missteps.

Set some rules

Tell your fiancé how to act. Let him know how to greet your parents, especially if he is not from your tribe, knowing full well that Africans respect moral values, and let him know how to address your parents, whether as dad and mum, or sir and ma.

Do not let his coming be a surprise

Inform your parents before hand of your plan to introduce your partner to them. You can be so sure that they will probably want to tidy up the house and be a little prepared before you show up with the love of you life.

Start Up with a Friendly Conversation

Be careful not to start discussing irrelevant topics that are likely to cause distraction and trigger disaffection. Do not forget that first impression matters a lot.

Create a Conductive Environment

If your parents are the reserved type, make sure you act as a friendly liaison between your fiancé and your parents. Spark up conversation that will loosen their nerves, in a short while, you can be so sure that they will be interested in knowing more about him, and in so doing, you would have made your fiancé feel secured meeting your parents for the first time.

Show appreciation to both parties

Above all, commit your plans unto God’s hand, he is the creator of all, and if thins go well, make sure you show appreciation to your parents and fiancé.