How To Make Your Boyfriend's Parents Like You

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Don't underestimate the influence your guy's parents have over him. The smart woman knows the value of steering them into her corner.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A pleasant demeanor
A conservative outfit
A gift
And a thank-you note

Step 1: Quiz boyfriend

Quiz your boyfriend. Are his parents liberal or conservative? Religious or agnostic? What are their hobbies? Did they take a recent trip?

Tip: The more you know, the better you'll be able to make pleasant chitchat and avoid conversational minefields.

Step 2: Dress conservatively

Err on the conservative side with your clothing. You shouldn't feel like you have to lose your style entirely, but avoid midriff blouses, low-low riders, stilettos, and anything skintight.

Step 3: Tone down makeup

Tone down the makeup.

Tip: Wear clear gloss or neutral-colored lipstick. You don't want his folks to be reluctant to get close to you for fear of greasy lipstick stains.

Step 4: Bring a gift

Bring a gift. You can't go wrong with a bouquet of flowers. Hydrangeas, mums, sweetheart roses, and lilies will stay fresh for several days.

Tip: If you're in it to win it, send the flowers to his mother a few days before the get-together with a card saying you're looking forward to meeting her. It's sucking up, but it works.

Step 5: Pitch in

Pitch in. No one likes a guest who sits around waiting to be served. The more you help, the more his family will see you as part of the gang.

Step 6: Don't correct or criticize

Don't correct or criticize your boyfriend—it's the fastest way to make an enemy of his adoring mom. In fact, slip in some compliments.

Step 7: Send a thank-you note

Send a written thank-you note. Old-fashioned? Yes. But very impressive.

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[valendakoster]

"For fear of greasy lipstick stains" Wtf are his parents doing? Making out with you?

[piinkice01]

''Thank-you'' for letting me have your son and his penis.

[shibunny2017]

wat if u 12 and the mom already hate u 4 dating so young

[ANIMALINTP]

did you guys c there nails

[LilshawtyAndLilNina]

how did i get here

[Cecelia021]

@valendakoster Nah! It's for one of those things to avoid. You don't want to look like something out of a horror movie of which the parents might not like. That's why I always wear either invisible lip gloss or some lip glosses that matched my skin

[tubecrew10]

wait im a boy... why am i watching this?

[mgarcia28]

what



[SuperLlola]

hahahahaha...dayum I need a boyfriend first...

[halloikbenXD]

creepy nails ?  ? 1:12

[TeamHitachiin]

my boyfriend's parents are in Japan...his father hasnt met me but hates me...his mother knows but i don't know her feelings...how do i get THAT situation to work...(the father is his Step-Father)...i need help....