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Amber
Wondering everyone’s thoughts on bringing a gift when meeting boyfriend’s parents for the first time, but at a restaurant. My initial thoughts were to bring wine or flowers…to their house. But what should I do, if anything, if the initial meeting is at a restaurant (apparently they eat out almost exclusively)? For some background, we t have been dating a few months and both divorced professionals in our mid 30’s. Boyfriend is a single father of three (have not met them yet) and I do not have children. His father is a retired police office and mother retired RN. I keep jumping from nervous to excited, so really any and all advice is appreciated!
Amber
I am the only woman he has introduced to his parents since his divorce, although he has dated a few others. I do understand the reality of a few months not being all that long in the grand scheme of life…but we have discussed this as being an important step in our relationship and significant to both of us.
Amber
p.s. horrible in-laws were a HUGE factor in my divorce so I absolutely disagree that parents approval isn’t significant!!!
Raven
What is your culture?
Amber
Both of us seem to have been raised in pretty traditional, Midwestern American family homes. I do not believe his family is very religious although my bf did go to all religious schooling. However his family is German and mine is Carribean, so we are in an interracial relationship for all intents and purposes. I have never been asked that before, I hope I answered what you asked :-)
Lane
Don’t bring anything but your authentic self. My son’s GF brings me gifts, mainly baked goods and I honestly don’t care for them as she’s a vegan and they taste really bland. Until your married to a guy don’t do the gift thing. Speaking as a mom who doesn’t need or want gifts from her son’s girlfriend…just spending time with them is the best gift :o)
Anne ohio
Bring nothing. Stop fussing. You will be together for years, potentially, so calm down. A gift is way too,too overdone.
Eva
Like you said a house meeting is different. As I’ve brought a box of chocolates and flowers in the past.
As it’s a restaurant that’s a little tricky. Guess you could still possible bring a bottle of wine all wrapped up. Just don’t have them drink it at the table. Same goes for the chocolates.
Good luck x
Raven
Google this… Loads of great advice!
SheYos
Bring a taste of your culture, or some kind of treat that gives them an idea of who you are and where you’re from.
Daisy
What does your bf think? Maybe get an idea from him if they are the type of people that would expect something in the first meeting.
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