Meeting your girlfriend’s parents and family can be a stressful situation if you’re not prepared. You’re afraid they won’t like you or maybe dad will think you are a loser. Impressing your girlfriend’s family and parents can be the final step to taking your relationship to the next level. It’s really not that hard to impress your girlfriend’s family as long as you follow some simple and valuable advice.


Be confident

Before you even meet your girlfriend’s parents and family, don’t argue or resist it with your girlfriend. That only causes friction before the meeting. Chances are she will tell her family that you are scared or not totally up to meet them. That is not the first impression you want to send. Your girlfriend could also tell her bff or a sister/brother and it’ll spread like wildfire.
Moral to the story is: Chose your battles wisely and this is not a battle to fight.

The right styling

When meeting your girlfriend’s parents and family for the first time, it is always important to be dressed nicely. Even if it isn’t your usual style, dress nice. There’s no need to get a brand new suit or Gucci shoes, but look nice.
If you ask nicely, your girlfriend will be more than happy to help you dress.

Be generous

Bring something to the family get together or pay for the check if it’s at a restaurant. This shows that you are a gentleman and wanting to make a good impression. Your girlfriend’s parents and family do want you to impress them by giving a great, first impression.
Be a gentleman

Take a nice bottle of wine and/or a nice micro brew beer if the first meeting is say a dinner. Of course don’t do this is her parent’s and family don’t drink alcohol.

Shake the father’s and any other male family members hand when first meeting them. This again shows that you are a gentleman and have respect.

Don’t seal your mouth

Don’t just sit there and not talk. Make conversation and show interest.
Compliment things around the house, or talk about other topics your girlfriend may have told you about her family.

Final step

Your final step to success for impressing your girlfriend’s parent’s and family is to thank them for inviting you to their house or to dinner.
Remember, it’s all about showing class and being a gentleman. Follow this advice and you’ll impress the family just fine.