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Posted by: TreyDeschamp Apr 16 2009, 05:09 PM
Well today I am meeting my girlfriends parents 
I really am only meeting her dad I think. I have met her mom before and she likes me but I havent really like sat in a room with her mom and just talked to them. It's weird because I am really excited as well as being incredibly nervous. Any tips because this will be a long scary day.
Posted by: Tolek Apr 16 2009, 05:12 PM
Just be yourself. You don´t have to worry about anything. If you weren´t ok, your gf wouldn´t want you, right? 
Cool down and just talk with her dad like with any other person. 
Good luck.
Posted by: Skalde Apr 16 2009, 05:19 PM
Relax, there is nothing to worry about. It's important that your Girlfriend likes you - not the parents 
Posted by: Pedja Simovic Apr 16 2009, 05:22 PM
Be yourself is the best advice. See how the conversation goes, its perfectly ok to feel nervous, its a big step after all 
Posted by: Marc_Maiden Apr 16 2009, 05:34 PM
talk about music and your guitar playing....thats a winner for sure
but yeah...meeting the parents are never that bad for the most part....ive had pretty good reactions from all the "parents" ive met over the years....
good luck!
heres to one meeting the parents,
and many more to come!
Posted by: purple hayes Apr 16 2009, 05:37 PM
As a parent of two girls, I highly recommend you give them the impression that you have noting but pure intentions with their daughter.
If dad is cleaning his shotgun when you arrive, call him 'sir' every time you address him.
Posted by: DeepRoots Apr 16 2009, 05:40 PM
I try not to make to many jokes- which is about 95% of what comes out of my mouth usually but i find that older generation's sense of humour aren't quite as dry or tuned to irony as mine is. Just be prepared to go through the "what do you want to do when you're older" conversation.
A few tips though:
-Don't steal their silverware
-Don't claim the remote control insisting that you are a guest and therefore are calling all the shots
-Offensive t-shirts should be toned down slightly- don't go further than the classic "Voting is for old people" shirt
-If they offer to drive you home, always accept politley- but never criticize their driving
-Don't turn up there, say hello, then spend hours locked away with their daughter..they won't like that much
-Though walking through their house with muddy shoes may seem funny at first- it does lead a very obvious trail to where you are hiding
-Only turn up with wine for the meal if you are prepared to share it
That's all i can think of at the moment...but remember- if all else fails and they don't like you..then they will insist their daughter should never see you again....making you the "forbidden fruit" (you should then proceed to write them a thank you note as things will then be even better with your girlfriend)
Good luck
Posted by: TreyDeschamp Apr 16 2009, 05:43 PM
Thanks guys for the advice and to purple hayes- that actually helped alot my girlfriend says her dads a cool laid back guy so hopefully I wont need to be afraid of the shotgun
Posted by: Marc_Maiden Apr 16 2009, 05:46 PM
I HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD POKER FACE
hahahahahahahahahahaha
Posted by: ErikEklund Apr 16 2009, 05:54 PM
its allready said but be yourself - Good luck
Posted by: purple hayes Apr 16 2009, 06:05 PM
Ok, seriously...sometimes my daughters would bring guys over and my wife and I would have fun playing a rapid-fire round of questioning.
One of the questions we asked was, "Do you have any children?"
If you answer, "Not that I know of", you have FAILED!
FAILED! Stand up and leave the house immediately.
Posted by: Skalde Apr 16 2009, 06:27 PM
I would have answered the same, because the question is stupid - so my answer would be stupid too.
Posted by: Startear Apr 16 2009, 06:30 PM
this is really enlightening thread 
Posted by: purple hayes Apr 16 2009, 06:31 PM
You can never date my daughters.
Posted by: Skalde Apr 16 2009, 06:34 PM
I can but, you would never know
Posted by: dusty Apr 16 2009, 07:05 PM
I wish they had internet forums when i was a teenager it would have taken out allot of the guess work ( which i inevitably got wrong) and stopped me taking really bad advice from those who didnt really have the answers (my mates).
any way apart from what has been said.
Laugh at her dads joke but dont over do it.
always remember your manners.
and do not grope your girlfriend infront of him (at least until it is the day before your wedding and even then make sure his shotgun is locked away)
be your self and relax (but not too much)
Posted by: VinceG Apr 16 2009, 07:10 PM
First impression is a must. Wear corpsepaint to stand out from the crowd. The more upside down cross you can wear the better. If you have some old nails lying around, be sure to use it as a gauntlet. Nothing says I like your daughter more than rusty nails in a black metal gauntlet.
With my slight experience in girls, they don't really care if their parent's like you or not. Hell, my friends ex, well her parents liked him a lot, but she hated that lol. This may be crucial if you guys are a bit older, may be over 18 or 20 maybe, but not when your still in High School. Don't sweat it so much. But hey, your a decent guy right? you'll be fine!
Remember, Black Metal Gauntlets!
Posted by: Marc_Maiden Apr 16 2009, 08:26 PM
i have a better idea!
show up to her parents house in a chastity belt!!!!!
they would let you marry her!
Posted by: steve25 Apr 16 2009, 08:40 PM
What's a girlfriend? Where can i download one from?
Posted by: Fran Apr 16 2009, 09:59 PM
Purple you made my day mate
Posted by: Ramiro Delforte Apr 16 2009, 10:20 PM
A few tips though:
-Don't steal their silverware
-Don't claim the remote control insisting that you are a guest and therefore are calling all the shots
-Offensive t-shirts should be toned down slightly- don't go further than the classic "Voting is for old people" shirt
-If they offer to drive you home, always accept politley- but never criticize their driving
-Don't turn up there, say hello, then spend hours locked away with their daughter..they won't like that much
-Though walking through their house with muddy shoes may seem funny at first- it does lead a very obvious trail to where you are hiding
-Only turn up with wine for the meal if you are prepared to share it
That's all i can think of at the moment...but remember- if all else fails and they don't like you..then they will insist their daughter should never see you again....making you the "forbidden fruit" (you should then proceed to write them a thank you note as things will then be even better with your girlfriend)
Good luck
hahahahahahahahahahaha
HAHAHAHAHAH those 3 posts just killed me!!!!! So funnyyyyyy
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Apr 17 2009, 12:20 AM
Hehe, Deeproots you made my day (night) with these tips
One advice: be yourself, don't try to act anything. They have been through life so they will know if you're honest. Don't worry it will be OK!
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Apr 17 2009, 12:26 AM
ME TOO!! OH MAN !!!!!!!!! YOU GUYS ARE CRAZY !! LOL
How the meeting went ???
Posted by: fkalich Apr 17 2009, 12:40 AM
Many places. However, there are those that say you can go blind.
Posted by: kjutte Apr 17 2009, 12:42 AM
I really am only meeting her dad I think. I have met her mom before and she likes me but I havent really like sat in a room with her mom and just talked to them. It's weird because I am really excited as well as being incredibly nervous. Any tips because this will be a long scary day.Smile and be polite, but don't look like a fraud.
Posted by: Marcus Lavendell Apr 17 2009, 07:00 AM
This is a very funny thread. It just made my day
Great tips you got here already, so I'm just gonna wish you good luck
Posted by: VinceG Apr 17 2009, 07:51 AM
o ohhhh, Trey might have got the shotgun. 
Posted by: audiopaal Apr 17 2009, 07:52 AM
Relax and be yourself
It's no biggie as long as you do that!
Enjoy yourself man!
Posted by: purple hayes Apr 17 2009, 09:55 AM
Before you get to the house, turn down your car stereo, drive at or below the speed limit in her neighborhood. You never know who is watching. 
Posted by: Pavlov Apr 17 2009, 10:31 AM
-Don't claim the remote control insisting that you are a guest and therefore are calling all the shots
-Offensive t-shirts should be toned down slightly- don't go further than the classic "Voting is for old people" shirt
-If they offer to drive you home, always accept politley- but never criticize their driving
-Don't turn up there, say hello, then spend hours locked away with their daughter..they won't like that much
-Though walking through their house with muddy shoes may seem funny at first- it does lead a very obvious trail to where you are hiding
-Only turn up with wine for the meal if you are prepared to share it
^ Listen closely. I wish I had the first few times around. I had to learn by trial and error!
Posted by: Muris Varajic Apr 17 2009, 10:56 AM
Posted by: Skalde Apr 17 2009, 12:36 PM
Hope this is helpful for you
Be prepared for strange questions:
Posted by: Jesse Apr 17 2009, 12:42 PM
rofl DICK-EN-CIDER:D
Posted by: purple hayes Apr 17 2009, 02:29 PM
Rule Nine:
Do not lie to me. I may appear to be a potbellied, balding, middle-aged, dimwitted has-been. But on issues relating to my daughter, I am the all-knowing, merciless god of your universe. If I ask you where you are going and with whom, you have one chance to tell me the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. I have a shotgun, a shovel, and five acres behind the house. Do not trifle with me.
Posted by: Frederik Apr 17 2009, 02:48 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHA Dickins cider !!!! bring them one of those HUHU
Posted by: Tolek Apr 17 2009, 02:51 PM
Be prepared for strange questions:
That was just great!!!!
Posted by: TreyDeschamp Apr 17 2009, 02:58 PM
One of the questions we asked was, "Do you have any children?"
If you answer, "Not that I know of", you have FAILED!
FAILED! Stand up and leave the house immediately.
HHAHAHAHAHAHA
HAHA I just take my dads magnum?
Wow this thread really started my day out great!
Well her dad got home from work at like 8:00 last night and the best part was he didnt really question me. We actually just sat there and watched the movie "saw" and just talking about how sick it was to have a little girl with a gun to her head. He was pretty cool though. He was sorta scary at first with the deep voice and being all tall but after that it was cool. He told my girlfriend once I left that he actually liked me alot.
Posted by: VinceG Apr 17 2009, 07:34 PM
You seem in denial or hypnotized Trey. I think he is hiding his battle wounds.
(glad it went well.)
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Apr 17 2009, 10:16 PM
Be prepared for strange questions:
hehe, priceless
Posted by: Canis Apr 17 2009, 10:28 PM
Glad it went good, Trey
I was about to say that you should never, EVER, smoke her mom's flowers.... A friend of mine... Well, let's just say he's been into some stuff when he was younger, and... Well...
Great tips from everyone! Some of the replies made me laugh out loud in the middle of class earlier
Posted by: ChrisVdS Apr 18 2009, 10:25 AM
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