Girl, Take it Easy! 9 Impulsive Moves That Could Ruin a Relationship

4. Meeting Family and Friends

It’s understandable to want to show off your new man and get your friends’ and family’s approval. You think he’s great, so you want to share your wonderful new relationship with the world. I get it. But introducing him to family and friends prematurely could freak him out if he’s not ready to take it to the next level just yet. Introducing him to a few friends at first to get their read on him may not be a bad idea, but take your time before you bring him home to meet the folks. Meeting a person’s family can add a lot of tension or pressure to a new relationship, so make sure you’ve been dating for a while and ask him how he feels about meeting your family before throwing him into the fire. Conversely, if you’re not comfortable meeting his friends and family just yet, tell him that you want to wait a while. Don’t rush it. It should be a decision you both make together, when the time is right for both of you.