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So you think it's time to tell your parents to call off their search for a good Indian 'boy'. You seem to have found one yourself. Once you're fairly convinced, you need to tell your parents. This requires three things, confidence in your man, trust in your parents, and faith in your own choice.
After this, you have these options on how to break the news:
1. Ease him in: Ask him to come over 'for tea' and tell your mom a 'friend' is coming. If they're smart, they'll figure out the third time he lands up 'for tea'.
2. Dinner and a movie: "Mum, Akash and I are going for a movie." "Dad, Akash and I are going for a party." If this won't tell them who Akash is to you, nothing will.
3. Phone your mom: "Mom, there is someone I want you to meet. When can I call him over?" This classic line allows you your dignity, gives your mother the breaking news, and ensures that she pacifies your dad by the time you get home.
4. Hint-hint: This is a favourite, too. Call the boyfriend over, three or four times, with your other girlfriends. Slowly ease him into your family life. Until one day, your mom will suggest you date / marry him. "He's such a nice boy..."
5. Ready to get engaged: Depending on how serious you are about the guy and what your relationship with your parents is like, you could even introduce a boyfriend at an advanced stage of dating-when you two want to get engaged.
6. Don't take every boyfriend home: Yes, it's natural for young people to try out different relationships, but don't confuse-or upset-your parents. Think about the impression on your siblings as well. Take the one that's meant for keeps, or else, keep him to yourself.
If you are really sure about the guy, even your parents will reflect that confidence in him and will have no problems! Remember, that it is best that your parents get to know about your boyfriend from you, than hear about it as a gossip amongst neighbours or relatives!
After this, you have these options on how to break the news:
1. Ease him in: Ask him to come over 'for tea' and tell your mom a 'friend' is coming. If they're smart, they'll figure out the third time he lands up 'for tea'.
2. Dinner and a movie: "Mum, Akash and I are going for a movie." "Dad, Akash and I are going for a party." If this won't tell them who Akash is to you, nothing will.
3. Phone your mom: "Mom, there is someone I want you to meet. When can I call him over?" This classic line allows you your dignity, gives your mother the breaking news, and ensures that she pacifies your dad by the time you get home.
4. Hint-hint: This is a favourite, too. Call the boyfriend over, three or four times, with your other girlfriends. Slowly ease him into your family life. Until one day, your mom will suggest you date / marry him. "He's such a nice boy..."
5. Ready to get engaged: Depending on how serious you are about the guy and what your relationship with your parents is like, you could even introduce a boyfriend at an advanced stage of dating-when you two want to get engaged.
6. Don't take every boyfriend home: Yes, it's natural for young people to try out different relationships, but don't confuse-or upset-your parents. Think about the impression on your siblings as well. Take the one that's meant for keeps, or else, keep him to yourself.
If you are really sure about the guy, even your parents will reflect that confidence in him and will have no problems! Remember, that it is best that your parents get to know about your boyfriend from you, than hear about it as a gossip amongst neighbours or relatives!
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