Meet the Parents....

OK so here is my dilemma, Russ' parents are coming to visit next month and he wants me to meet them. I don't know why I'm so nervous, here I am officially a senior citizen and nervous about meeting the boyfriend's parents. I feel like a school girl

Russ hasn't been home to Australia to visit for two years so his parents decided to visit the US instead. They have been here before but that was way before we met. As you know he is seven years my junior and maybe that's what is bothering me, don't know how his parents feel about that altho he has told them all about me. Anyway I still feel a little uncomfortable. They will be staying with Russ' sister. I get along great with her, she's a real sweetie.

Any advice? I don't want to come off as a motherly type and I don't want to act like a teenager either. I guess I already know the answer, just be myself. Still want comments tho if you have any to offer

It is too stressful to be anyone but yourself. I remarried at age 54 and had to re meet my DH's mom. We had gone together as teenagers.'

I was old enough to be comfortable being myself. I knew I was a good, friendly person so what could she possibly object to?

Your boyfriend loves you, and that's all that matters. I am sure they will be fine. They will see that their son has a great gal here.

Originally Posted by farleyv

Your boyfriend loves you, and that's all that matters. I am sure they will be fine. They will see that their son has a great gal here.

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Agreed 100%! Try your best to relax and yes, just be yourself. I'm sure they'll love you, but if they don't that is THEIR problem. When it comes to relationships, age is nothing more than a number and has no baring on maturity levels at all. I have learned this from experience. Good luck!

Originally Posted by Kailie

Agreed 100%!

Try your best to relax and yes, just be yourself. I'm sure they'll love you, but if they don't that is THEIR problem. When it comes to relationships, age is nothing more than a number and has no baring on maturity levels at all. I have learned this from experience.

Good luck!

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It is too stressful to be anyone but yourself. I remarried at age 54 and had to re meet my DH's mom. We had gone together as teenagers.'

I was old enough to be comfortable being myself. I knew I was a good, friendly person so what could she possibly object to?

Your boyfriend loves you, and that's all that matters. I am sure they will be fine. They will see that their son has a great gal here.



Thank you both, I would've said the same thing to anyone else but now that it is me we're talking about it's a lot different. I just need some confidence and courage

They're gonna love you. Seven years is no big deal - they will realize you are a much better choice than, say, someone 5 years younger who is a jerk.

I've been there, done that, but I'm 10 years older (MIL is a good friend of mine). Relax and have fun.

Let us know how it goes!

Just be yourself I am sure if they see that he loves you then so will they.
And the age thing is nothing (I am 8 years older than my oh) so dont let it worry you.

I met Russ' parents today and they are lovely people. They arrived yesterday and I didn't want to meet them right away, wanted Russ and his sister to spend some family time together first.

Russ called today and said to get over there today so I went driving nervously the whole way. They treated me so nice and made me feel very comfortable. When I got home Russ called and said I was a hit, whew so glad of that.

Just wanted you all to know, so far this week is turning out good for me, getting Autumn to the vet and now meeting his parents.

Plus the National League won the All Star Game last night, yippee

How did i miss this the first time round

Im so glad everything went well!!!