meeting the parents

4 Tips For Surviving a Weekend With Your Boyfriend’s Family
As a survivor of several family trips with my beau’s immediate family, I have acquired a distinct, skillful on-the-trip training that I’ve coined Trip Survival Tricks. And since I’m a feminist to the max, it’s time I passed on this great wealth of information to all my committed ladies.
Why Won’t He Let Me Meet The Family? [Ask A Dude]
See, my first question is – and I’m not saying it’s a fair one – is he an only child? Is he from Texas?

You’re Meeting My Parents, Now What? [He Said/She Said]
You see, the idea of having anyone meet my mother and father is one of the scariest things I can think of.
How Do I Introduce Him To My Dad? [Ask A Dude]
So I’ve got a BIG problem, and I don’t have any clue what to do. I’ve been dating this guy for almost 8 months, and we’re crazy about each other. We’re basically that couple that’s so in love no one can stand to eat around us. Here’s the problem: I’m fairly certain my ultra conservative, Republican dad is going to hate him.
RTR Look of the Week: Meet the Parents
Even for the most outgoing, meeting your significant other’s parents can be a really intimidating experience. You never know exactly what to expect: if they’re going to be a bit, well…different, or maybe they’ll be just like your parents (only cooler). The best thing EVER is when there is a language barrier (seriously, it’s a struggle).
Signs You’re In A Serious Relationship
The term “talking” has come to mean dating-and-kind-of-exclusive-but-not-really-in-a-relationship. We live in a world where we have -ishes (those that are boyfriend/girlfriend-ish) so how do you know when you’re actually in a serious, exclusive relationship? Here are some tell-tale signs in no particular order…
He Said/She Said: Meeting the Parents
For some (read: guys) it’s a moment of worry. How does any guy win over his girlfriend’s overprotective father? How does he look that (scary) man in the eyes knowing the things he’s done to his daughter between the sheets (and, very likely, 30 minutes before the dinner reservation)?

Birthday Faves: 21 Things I Learned in My 21st Year
Just last February, I was planning my 21st birthday party. Now, I’m facing 22 (or as I like to call it 21+1) straight on. Even though the last twelve months have gone by, it feels like just yesterday I was indulging in jello shots and margaritas. For my 21st. Because just yesterday I was indulging in jello shots and margaritas.
Friday Faves: 21 Things I Learned in My 21st Year
Just last February, I was planning my 21^st birthday party. Now, I’m facing 22 (or as I like to call it 21+1) straight on. Even though the last twelve months have gone by, it feels like just yesterday I was indulging in jello shots and margaritas.
21 Things I Learned in My 21st Year
Just last February, I was planning my 21st birthday party. Now, I’m facing 22 (or as I like to call it 21+1) straight on. Even though the last twelve months have gone by, it feels like just yesterday I was indulging in jello shots and margaritas. For my 21st. Because just yesterday I was indulging in jello shots and margaritas.
Tuffy Luv Gangs Up
Dear Tuffy Luv, I have been with my boyfriend for a couple weeks now. We are still getting to know each other and trying to take it slow. He is a 21 year old that has a steady job, his own place and a nice car; he’s definitely got it together. He’s planning on going back to school for his Master’s next fall. Here”s the problem: he is an ex gang member and I`m pretty sure he used to deal drugs as well.
Coupled. The Real Relationship Milestones
I know what it means to be a “real” couple. I’ve gone from the butterflies and blushing to knowing what he is thinking without even saying a word. We’ve been at this so long we’ve hit every milestone….more than once. And I’m talking about them all, from the biggies to the ones that people often forget, but which are the actual gauges of how serious your relationship really is.
Coupled. He Loves You, But Will His Mom?
I remember the first weekend I went home with my boyfriend; it was the dreaded “introduce-my-girlfried-to-my-mom-and-hope-they-don’t-hate-each-other” weekend. Matt kept telling me his mom was a really nice woman and that she’d love me, but I was terrified.
Miss Manners: Meet the Family
This past weekend, my bf invited me to have Easter dinner with his family. After already weaseling my way out of both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, I knew I was going to have to come up with a GOOD excuse this time. Unfortunately, he caught me off guard. So in honor of my 2 hours of awkwardness (kidding!!! uh..sorta), here is how to manage:
He Said/She Said: Meeting the Parentals
So it’s Thanksgiving.
If you are single, that means it is a day to fill that lonely void wit…
The Hills: Everyone is Crying
Due to the fact that I am a Jew, I had to miss the live episode of The Hills. As I sat at Rosh Hashanah d…