Topic: Christmas Ettiquette for Dating
PacificStar48's photo
Tue 11/19/13 10:55 PM
Holidays can put a particular strain on dating but I think it would be interesting to see what the various views are about what is and is not ok? Has anyone had an interesting experience?

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Wed 11/20/13 02:32 PM
I learned the hard way to not go to someone you've just started datings house for Thanksgiving. Worst experience EVER! They thought it would be a good idea to give my then 3 year old (she's 15 now so awhile ago) good china and crystal glass. I was freaking out the whole time about her breaking something or spilling on the pristine white carpet under the table. Plus the food was just weird. Never again! lol

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Wed 11/20/13 03:17 PM

I learned the hard way to not go to someone you've just started datings house for Thanksgiving. Worst experience EVER! They thought it would be a good idea to give my then 3 year old (she's 15 now so awhile ago) good china and crystal glass. I was freaking out the whole time about her breaking something or spilling on the pristine white carpet under the table. Plus the food was just weird. Never again! lol


Oh dear that would stress me out for sure. I tend to avoid the family dinner debacle whenever possible until way into the relationship. Went to one a while ago and the Mom instantly decided to introduce me to everyone announcing we were engaged and it wasn't even close to that. I about fell through the floor, went to the kitchen, and booked out the back door.

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Wed 11/20/13 04:40 PM


I learned the hard way to not go to someone you've just started datings house for Thanksgiving. Worst experience EVER! They thought it would be a good idea to give my then 3 year old (she's 15 now so awhile ago) good china and crystal glass. I was freaking out the whole time about her breaking something or spilling on the pristine white carpet under the table. Plus the food was just weird. Never again! lol


Oh dear that would stress me out for sure. I tend to avoid the family dinner debacle whenever possible until way into the relationship. Went to one a while ago and the Mom instantly decided to introduce me to everyone announcing we were engaged and it wasn't even close to that. I about fell through the floor, went to the kitchen, and booked out the back door.



lol pacificstar that's hilarious...good for you, I 'd never have the nerve...I would suffer thru and complain laterlaugh

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Wed 11/20/13 04:43 PM
Edited by sweetestgirl11 on Wed 11/20/13 04:43 PM

Holidays can put a particular strain on dating but I think it would be interesting to see what the various views are about what is and is not ok? Has anyone had an interesting experience?


I have had some nice times during the holidays with boyfriends and male friends (not boyfriends) visiting or going out for a little holiday cheerdrinker Keeping things light during a stressful time of year is a good idea

nothing monumental - no family dinner stories or anything like that. Tho' I would welcome the invite. I have spent T-Giving alone for the last 16 years....

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Thu 11/21/13 12:39 PM



I learned the hard way to not go to someone you've just started datings house for Thanksgiving. Worst experience EVER! They thought it would be a good idea to give my then 3 year old (she's 15 now so awhile ago) good china and crystal glass. I was freaking out the whole time about her breaking something or spilling on the pristine white carpet under the table. Plus the food was just weird. Never again! lol


Oh dear that would stress me out for sure. I tend to avoid the family dinner debacle whenever possible until way into the relationship. Went to one a while ago and the Mom instantly decided to introduce me to everyone announcing we were engaged and it wasn't even close to that. I about fell through the floor, went to the kitchen, and booked out the back door.



lol pacificstar that's hilarious...good for you, I 'd never have the nerve...I would suffer thru and complain laterlaugh


Yea I felt kind of bad for the guy but then I thought Gheez you have a really pushy mom the least you can do is warn your date. He just stood there like a deer in the headlights; been different if he said something funny or at least apologized for putting me on the spot. Think the guy still is a bachelor. lol No wonder right?

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Thu 11/21/13 12:42 PM
Introducing my Gf to the family is a delicate matter cause craziness didn't run through my family. It took a long leisurely stroll and got to know each and everyone of us in a unique way, Also there isn't enough room for all the family in one place at one time. I got five brothers,Two sisters and a Dozen or so nephews and nieces.laugh

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Thu 11/21/13 01:09 PM

Introducing my Gf to the family is a delicate matter cause craziness didn't run through my family. It took a long leisurely stroll and got to know each and everyone of us in a unique way, Also there isn't enough room for all the family in one place at one time. I got five brothers,Two sisters and a Dozen or so nephews and nieces.laugh


My immediate family isn't an issue, I waited a year and until after we were engaged to introduce my ex-husband to my extended family though. My mom has 13 brothers and sisters and I have 50+ first cousins. That was a fun one, until my crazy uncle threatened my ex with a knife. LOL he still married me though.

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Fri 11/22/13 07:53 PM


Introducing my Gf to the family is a delicate matter cause craziness didn't run through my family. It took a long leisurely stroll and got to know each and everyone of us in a unique way, Also there isn't enough room for all the family in one place at one time. I got five brothers,Two sisters and a Dozen or so nephews and nieces.laugh


My immediate family isn't an issue, I waited a year and until after we were engaged to introduce my ex-husband to my extended family though. My mom has 13 brothers and sisters and I have 50+ first cousins. That was a fun one, until my crazy uncle threatened my ex with a knife. LOL he still married me though.


Oh dear that must have been really scary. Guess I am lucky my family is scattered all over the country so not real likely anyone would have to contend with all of my crew at once. Lion the walk idea is pretty awesome.