Thomas Edwards of WingManTV Answers: “When is the appropriate time to meet the parents?”

Thomas Edwards is fast becoming Boston’s number one dating coach.  Frequently described as, “Boston’s Hitch”, Thomas helps people enhance their dating and social lives through his blog The Professional Wingman.  You can also watch Thomas breakdown some of the dating game’s toughest challenges by watching his weekly web shows at Wingman TV and LoveNation.

Leftos User Asks: When is the Appropriate Time to Meet the Parents?

“I was talking to a friend of mine this past weekend who told me that her new boyfriend brought her to meet his parents after 3 weeks of dating. I thought was a bit excessive…way to early to take a big step like that. But it got me wondering, when is the appropriate time to introduce your partner to your parents?”

Thomas Answers:

“The appropriate time to introduce your partner to your parents depends on two things:

The first is rather simpler in words. If you see long-term potential with your partner and family is important to you then it may be a good idea to bring family into your relationship sooner than later.

(That should hold you from bringing someone home to your parents on your second date with them.)

The second has to do with the relationship you have with your parents. When I was younger, meeting the parents was a huge deal for me. I only brought home a girl unless I was dating her for at least a year. Today, it’s different. I’m more indifferent. I think it’s cool for my girlfriend to meet my parents, no matter what the circumstance. Why? My parents are awesome people to meet and they enjoy meeting people in my life.

So what has changed?

My relationship with my parents has grown stronger over the years and therefore everyone is laid back about it.

The whole time I used to make a big deal about my girlfriend meeting them, my parents didn’t even care. If I had only talked to them about it before, I wouldn’t have had to go through so much self-induced anxiety. My parents laugh about it to this day.

Talk with your parents and see how they feel about it. They may or may not care. Either way, it’ll give you a good idea for when’s the best time to introduce your partner to them.”