Relationships
How to introduce your partner to your family, 5 tips to make it less scary
Introducing your significant other to your parents is a really big deal.
It’s one of the biggest steps you can take in your relationship—both the one you have with your partner and the one you have with your parents.
One reason why introducing your partner to your parents is scary is that first impression (according to studies) is a lasting impression. What your partner looks like, does, or says can create negative or positive opinions in the minds of one’s family for years.
Other factors can weigh heavy on the mind as well, such as how nervous your partner feels, or how positively your parents view your relationship. But never fear, because it doesn’t have to be awful. Read on for a few tips to make the whole thing go as smoothly as possible.
- Consider what this introduction means to you.
Assuming you’ve been with your partner for several months or years, it’s important to think back on the time you’ve spent together and the relationship the two of you have built. Your parents are going to want to know why you are so serious about this individual and why you think they are right for you before they are willing to open up to discover that information themselves.
- Make sure the timing is right
Once you’re convinced that this is the right person to bring home to meet your family, next you want to choose the timing carefully. You don’t want to stumble upon their doorstep when you know they’ve been dealing with a stressful situation, such as a death in the family. Of course, if you know that a certain unfortunate scenario will take months to resolve itself, you likely won’t have to wait all that time to make the introduction but, in that case, especially, it’s nice to ask your parents if the timing is right before you go ahead and decide that it is.
- Prep your partner
Of course, you want your partner to wow your parents by being exactly who he or she is.
Make sure he or she knows a bit about your family background, for example, what religion you are and where your parents are from. This will help with the flow of conversation and their behaviour.
- Make the introduction
If the first meeting is happening at your parents’ home, encourage your partner to bring a gift of some kind. This will show your parents that your partner has good manners and is thoughtful. Upon the actual introduction, don’t shy away from saying the actual words like “meet my mom and dad”. Not only will your parents appreciate this, but your partner is likely to as well.
- Enjoy some light talk
If you’re at your parents’ home, find a place where the four of you can sit down and talk. If it’s your home, you might be comfortable enough to offer to make drinks or provide snacks while your parents get to know your partner. This will take the pressure off those initial first questions and answers.
Relationships
Actress Stephanie Okereke-Linus, husband celebrate 13th wedding anniversary
Nollywood actress Stephanie Okereke-Linus and her husband, Linus Idahosa, on Sunday, celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary.
The actress took to her Instagram page, @stephanielinus, to celebrate the milestone with a display of a picture of herself and her husband.
She wrote, “Cheers to 🥂Thirteen years of amazingness and building beautiful memories and dreams together.
“Each year, always better than the last.
“Happy 13th Anniversary, to us🌹” #Thirteen Years Strong #Happy Anniversary.”
Some fans also took to the comment section to congratulate the couple.
@Joycekalu said, “Happy anniversary sis.”
@Yomicasual, with an emoji wrote, “🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.”
@Kelechiamadiobi said, “Big congratulations.”
Also, @DewumiHappy wrote “Happy anniversary 😍😍.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the couple got married in April, 21,2012, in Paris, France, at a private wedding ceremony.
Relationships
Ashanti confirms pregnancy as she announces engagement to Nelly
Ashanti, an American singer and songwriter, has turned to Instagram to announce her engagement to rapper Nelly.
She also announced that they are expecting a kid together.
This comes after they reignited their relationship last year.
The pair announced their engagement and pregnancy to Essence.
“This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” Ashanti told the outlet. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”
The “Foolish” singer also posted a video on social media advertising her and Nelly’s brand, Proov, which offers an at-home pregnancy test. In the footage, Ashanti appears to be getting ready to walk onstage when someone asks how much time she will need.
See the video below.
Relationships
‘I didn’t do it’ — Korra Obidi kicks as ex-husband accuses her of cheating during pregnancy
Korra Obidi, the Nigerian dancer, has denied a claim by Justin Dean, her ex-husband, that she cheated on him while pregnant with their second child.
In a video, Dean said Korra traveled to Nigeria for a friend’s wedding when she was five months pregnant.
He alleged that Korra slept with her friend’s fiance. He also shared what he claimed to be chats between his ex-wife and the man.
“She was sleeping around while pregnant with my child”
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) April 17, 2024
– Dr Justin Dean pic.twitter.com/qNazsKnF6e
“Korra, my ex-wife went to Nigeria for her friend’s wedding and slept with this woman’s fiance, while she was 5 months pregnant with our daughter,” he said.
“I was so upset when I found out that she has been sleeping around. It was very risky. She could have contracted SDTs while she was pregnant. That is a big deal.”
Reacting to Dean’s claim of infidelity in an Instagram post on Wednesday, Korra she “did not do it”.
“Long story short, I didn’t do it. If you believe, your papa papaaa,” she wrote.
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