Spending time with boyfriends family/friends

[Natlee]

My boyfriend thinks i should spend more time with his family and friends. It has probably been too long to leave it since we have been going out a while. I have met his close family (parents and brother) briefly when i go round and also his best friend too. But i am really nervous about spending time properly with them in case they don't like me. Any advice anyone?

[smackie9]

They are going to accept you whether they like you or not. By not spending some quality time with them, they will get the impression that you don't like them.

[Howard]

It's nice to spend time with the family,get to know them better.

[trissy]

In my previous relationships I was always afraid and iffy about spending time with my boyfriends' family and friends. I was worried they didn't like me and that I wouldn't fit in. But as you can see, those relationships have failed. The fact that I rarely spent time with the people my boyfriends were close to was not the reason the relationships ended, but if I went on how I was by not getting to know them, it would have led to problems in the future.

Now, with my current boyfriend, we are almost always with his friends or family. They've become my friends as well, and I feel that my relationship will be successful. It's a good way to get to know people and it strengthens a relationship. If you go on hiding from them, they might end up thinking that you don't like them.

Just be yourself and let loose! Good luck =]

[Howard]

I think if you spend time with your mate's parents you get to have a special bond with them.

[PrincessB]

Its a natural and ever common concern in a relationship that you're experiencing right now. However, when you make no effort to get to know the friends and family of a partner, it sends the signal that you're not serious and don't care enough to make the effort. I'm certain that is not the case, but actions speak louder than words and if you want this relationship you should be putting yourself out there.

Being accepted by the friends and family is, of course, important. They may not like you at first, but giving them the opportunity to get to know you may change their minds. More likely you will find that your worries are unfounded and silly.

If you like this guy then make the effort to spend more time with them and get to know them.

[Honest Adam]

Chances are they won't so much be evaluating you as evaluating how you feel about him. They don't know you but they are his family and they love him, they want to make sure that you're treating him well. If it's a healthy relationship and you like the guy you have no need to be nervous at all...even though you will be.
Good Luck,
Adam

[cristian9854]

You should spend some time with his family and friends. It doesn't really matter their opinion about you as long as your boyfriend loves you.