First meeting in 6 years and it's with his entire family?!

[glitteronthehighway]

My last post on here was in December about this guy. Long story short, he was a figure in my life in a totally different capacity last time we saw each other--he was the assistant to my swim coach. He joined the marines, went off to the other side of the world for a few years, and just got back in town today. We've been talking online extensively on and off and a few times on the phone since Dec.

 

My current dilemma: He just called me and asked me to meet his entire family for dinner at his dad's house tomorrow night as kind of a welcome home dinner. I was nervous enough meeting just HIM, but now to meet his dad, stepmom and two sisters all at once as well? I said yes, but I am having major anxiety and wondering if it would be rude to tell him that I would really like to spend some time with him alone first...

 

If this is relevant, he's 26 and I'm 22. Perhaps I'm so anxious because I'm not at the same maturity level?

 

He's calling me back in a few hours, so I need answers soon! Thank you!

[You'reasian]

definitely spend some time alone with him.....

 

 

I'm sure he'll appreciate it.

[Spiritofnow]

I am assuming from what you stated that you two have not met since you have hooked up in an intimate way online? If that is correct I think for me personally it would feel a bit too much too soon. However, if you have a history of knowing this guy then perhaps it would be a good introduction. Either way the fact he has asked you to be there is a good indication of how he feels.

 

You have to decide what feels right for you and be honest with him about that -- if it's just that you are a little nervous then I would say go for it.

 

Good luck!

[aerogurl87]

I know the feeling of being overwhelmed like that. When I met my sweetie in person, first I met him at the airport by himself, and then when we went to his house I met his sister, his mom, and his dad. That was during the first few days because about a week later I met both sets of his grandparents, his great aunt, a few of his cousins, aunts, and uncles. Lots of people, lots of stress on my part, but they welcomed me with warm arms which made a big difference. So good luck and if you find yourself too overwhelmed just talk to your guy about it and hopefully he'll help ease the stress for you.

[carvidep]

How did the dinner go???