7 Tips for meeting parents when involved in an interracial relationship
Interracial dating is still a taboo issue with lots of people so if you’re in this type of relationship it can be difficult meeting your partner’s parents. There are certain things you can do, like be polite and understanding, to make it easier.
1) Talk to other people before it happens
It might help if you talk to your friends before you meet your partner’s parents because they’ll have an outsider’s view and can relieve any fears you might have. They can also give you emotional support and you can practice different scenarios that might happen so that you’re better prepared.
2) Talk to your partner
Your partner will be going through this too with your parents so they understand what it’s like. Talk to them about what you’re thinking and feeling so it doesn’t overwhelm you and see if they have any ideas on how to make the meeting go smoother. They know their parents better than you do so let them have control over how it happens.
3) Let your partner meet your parents first
If you’re nervous about the kind of reaction you’re going to get from your partner’s parents then you could have them meet your parents first. By letting your partner does this first you can see firsthand what might happen to you and you can prepare yourself for it. Take note of what went well and what didn’t so you avoid making the same mistakes.
4) Be polite
You need to be polite when you meet the parents even though things are tense between the two of you. By being polite and understanding you’re stopping things from getting even worse. Show them that you respect their feelings and that you’re not going to try to change them because by accepting them they might accept you.
5) Find shared interests
There must be something you have in common with the parents, either hobbies or music or movie, so spend time figuring out what they are. Your partner can help you with this and you can use these shared interests as a way to connect with them. You could use it as a conversation starter and this might help them see you as a person instead of just a race.
6) Meet in a social setting
Meeting them in a social setting like a restaurant can be less stressful than meeting them at their home. This is because it’s less confrontational and there’s something for you to do when there’s an awkward moment. They’ll also try to be more open-minded about the relationship because they don’t want to cause a scene in public. By the end of the meeting they might see what a good person you are and realize their first thoughts about you were wrong.
7) Show them it’s true love
Be polite and do small gestures like holding your partner’s hand or looking at them when they speak. The parents will be watching you and will notice these things.
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