6 tips for introducing your partner to family and friends

  • Share This
Evelyn Carpenter

How to introduce the couple to family and friends? The moment when family and friends meet that special person is very important because it shows a real interest in the couple being a part of each other's lives.

But if there is no official presentation yet, even if you have a solid relationship, here are 6 tips to make this stage as smooth and comfortable as possible.

    1. Find the right time and place

    A good idea is to introduce the couple in the context of a lunch or dinner. However, so that no one is in a hurry or pending to do other things, it is ideal to schedule the meeting for a weekend and give guests at least one week's notice.

    Also, for a more relaxed atmosphere and for everyone to feel comfortable, arrange to meet at home. However, if you prefer something more impersonal, such as a restaurant or a café, choose a nice place to stay for several hours.

    2. Take advantage of special dates

    If you are already planning your marriage, but don't yet know each other's inner circle, to gather around an emblematic date will be the perfect excuse to end the mystery once and for all.

    For example, a birthday celebration or Fiestas Patrias or some other holiday that warrants a banquet.

    3. Segment the groups

    If you don't want your partner to feel intimidated by so many questions at the first meeting, one alternative is to that the official presentation will take place in two rounds The first with family members and the second with friends, or vice versa. Parents can meet for lunch and friends for a drink in a bar.

    4. Deliver key information

    To avoid unpleasant moments, warn your partner as well as family and friends, on possible sensitive issues that are best left unaddressed Whether it's family matters, politics, religion or even football, ideally nothing should disturb this long-awaited moment.

    Plus, it always adds up that both sides handle basic information about each other This will at least make it easier to break the ice, but you can always talk about lighter topics, such as an upcoming vacation destination or a new movie you want to see.

    5. Mediating the conversation

    Since you will be the common link between the two parties, it is key that you actively participate in the meeting and bring issues to the table or anecdotes that you know will work.

    Especially in the case of parents, which requires more protocol, make sure that your boyfriend or girlfriend feels the support On the other hand, don't try to force issues if they are not flowing on their own.

    6. Maintain protocol

    While it's not about the wedding, far from it, it's important to respect certain rules of protocol For example, no telling infidels, no hitting the cell phone, no disturbing those present when there is not yet enough trust. Likewise, whether the appointment will be in a restaurant or other public place Please make sure you arrive on time.

    With these indications you will will make it easier to introduce the couple to each other to the inner circle, although there will always be a certain amount of nervousness.

    The best thing of all is that they will remember that moment with great fondness. Otherwise, it will be an experience that can leave them with great anecdotes.

    Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.