Wish me luck

[MissPennyLane]

Well they are dual nationals. They have been here nearly 30 years I think. Still sound like an episode of The Crown to me though.

They are lovely and have been super kind and welcoming to me. They have been introducing me as their daughter to people already.

It’s mostly my Mom I’m worried about.

Em

Oh bless! well if they already love you like that then you don't need to worry. My in laws are extremely understanding of my difficult parents!
They're happy I make their son happy and that's about it x

 

[cuppatea]

Your in-laws to be sound lovely!

 

[EmilyMiller]

Oh bless! well if they already love you like that then you don't need to worry. My in laws are extremely understanding of my difficult parents!
They're happy I make their son happy and that's about it x

I’ve met his folks multiple times and he’s met mine the same (Christmas at mine, NY at his). It’s just they haven’t met each other yet.

My Mom loves my boyfriend - seems much more than me (not that I’m bitter).

Em

 

[MissPennyLane]

I’ve met his folks multiple times and he’s met mine the same (Christmas at mine, NY at his). It’s just they haven’t met each other yet.

My Mom loves my boyfriend - seems much more than me (not that I’m bitter).

Em

My parents love my husband way more than they do me, he's definitely the son they wanted aha

Just enjoy the hotel sex - focus on that

 

[EmilyMiller]

Just enjoy the hotel sex - focus on that

Excellent idea - thanks

Em

 

[Smarthomanid2]

Both sets of parents meeting for the first time tonight. We have a restaurant and then a hotel booked. As his people are bonobos, there’s bound to be some interspecies tension.

Any advice on how to ensure a gathering of great apes goes smoothly?

Em

lots of bananas

 

[EmilyMiller]

lots of bananas

And grubs on sticks.

Em

 

[Smarthomanid2]

And grubs on sticks.

Em

love those grubs

 

[onehitwanda]

when in doubt, have the mums kick the dads under the table.

 

[tenyari]

Both sets of parents meeting for the first time tonight. We have a restaurant and then a hotel booked. As his people are bonobos, there’s bound to be some interspecies tension.

Well, the entirity of bonobo culture centers on 25/7 sex, 8 days a week, 400 days a year.

So it seems like everything can be handled if you just make sure to show up nude and ready to go.

 

[Trionyx]

Yes! Complain about the rain, or … oh, that snow! I had to stock up on teabags, I’m all set for the next century!

I learned long ago to never say ‘tea bag’ to a Brit.

 

[Bramblethorn]

Both sets of parents meeting for the first time tonight. We have a restaurant and then a hotel booked. As his people are bonobos, there’s bound to be some interspecies tension.

Any advice on how to ensure a gathering of great apes goes smoothly?

Em

I believe grooming one another for parasites is a widely accepted icebreaker. Bonobos have their own customs but it may be impolitic to attempt those on a first meeting.

 

[Bramblethorn]

I learned long ago to never say ‘tea bag’ to a Brit.

"Testicular dangling" is so much more genteel.

 

[djrip]

Well, the entirity of bonobo culture centers on 25/7 sex, 8 days a week, 400 days a year.

So it seems like everything can be handled if you just make sure to show up nude and ready to go.

Seems like good advice in general.

 

[RachelWalsh]

I would think, be nice and avoid stuff that is likely decisive and discuss common things, like how you and they probably all really like their kid. Lol

But realistically, I cannot keep a relationship together at all so you should probably do the opposite of what I suggest.

 

[Voboy]

When I went through this, my in-laws took my parents to the best restaurant in the city. A great time was had by all... until we went out into the parking lot and realized my father had left his rental car not only unlocked, but running the entire time we were eating. Almost two hours. He's not usually so absent-minded, so he must have been nervous.

I got a great meal and a good story. Win-win. My dad had to buy gas tout suite.

OP, just bring a printout of your most salacious story and do a dramatic reading as an icebreaker. You'll be fine.

 

[Rustyoznail]

OP, just bring a printout of your most salacious story and do a dramatic reading as an icebreaker. You'll be fine.

"I love Punch and Judy shows. Let me tell you of the time I pretended I was a puppet on a stick."

Seriously, good luck. I think most of us have gone through the same thing.

 

[panaflora]

Well they are dual nationals. They have been here nearly 30 years I think. Still sound like an episode of The Crown to me though.

They are lovely and have been super kind and welcoming to me. They have been introducing me as their daughter to people already.

It’s mostly my Mom I’m worried about.

Em

My combined families were similar. I'm sure you will do fine, though I totally get the nervousness.

 

[Zootonius]

I learned long ago to never say ‘tea bag’ to a Brit.

Is that along the same lines as the misunderstanding of 'fanny' in fanny pack?

 

[SimonDoom]

Make sure there are plenty of bananas to go around, and avoid conversations about whose bananas are best.

 

[Lovecraft_Lore]

Best to give them something to do. They are less likely to be a problem when they are doing something or have some goal.

 

[Zootonius]

I’ve met his folks multiple times and he’s met mine the same (Christmas at mine, NY at his). It’s just they haven’t met each other yet.

My Mom loves my boyfriend - seems much more than me (not that I’m bitter).

Em

Reminds me of the first time my family met my future wife. My sister-in-law pull me aside and side "She's nice, very nice." as in, 'you better marry her, moron!'

 

[HordHolm]

Is that along the same lines as the misunderstanding of 'fanny' in fanny pack?

Aye, and another I quickly learned to avoid whilst visiting the US back in the 90s was, "have you got a spare fag?"

 

[ElectricBlue]

How did it all go, Em?

 

[EmilyMiller]

Hi all,

I’ve so far survived! Still have brunch later today.

Thanks for the good wishes.

I’m a worrier. I can always figure out ten ways something will go wrong. But it was fine. Actually it was nice and Mom was on her best behavior. There was laughter ans pleasantness. Not too much alcohol was consumed (except maybe by the youngest member of the party ). No hangover though.

Hotel sex was nice too . Thoughts wandering to some more TBH.

Em