Meeting the Parents!

**Barbara** · 10-12-2006, 05:12 AM

I can understand what you are saying- I think meeting the parents is stress for everyone involved- but after a short time Alexa will be part of the family

**Daisy and Delilah** · 10-12-2006, 06:43 AM

Boy, these types of events can make people a nervous wreck. I can surely relate. I bet it turns out alot easier than you ladies think it will be. It almost always is. Parents just want their children to be happy and as soon as they sense that, everything will be fabulous!! Best wishes to both you and Alexa--I know you'll both come through with flying colors!! Just relax and be yourselves

**moosmom** · 10-12-2006, 07:25 AM

I just KNOW your parents will love Alexa. Afterall, I've never met her and I like her. Speaking from a parents point of view, the love we have for our children is very special. As long as you are happy, I think that's what's most important. I'm sure your parents feel the same way.

Good luck and have a wonderful time!! Pssst, Vegas has alot of *ahem* wedding chapels, did you know that????

**Cataholic** · 10-12-2006, 08:27 AM

Laura,
I think there is some benefit to Alexa meeting your parents amidst the craziness that will surround the time. Lots of people, people 'relaxing', etc., tend to take the focus off of the more traditional way- a quiet dinner out, or over someone's home. This way, there will be so much going on that it will be less about "meeting" anyone, and more about socializing.

Plus, who couldn't like Alexa?

**Pembroke_Corgi** · 10-12-2006, 09:56 AM

I'm sure it will be ok! Maybe it's better that you are all meeting in Vegas instead of someone's home anyway, because it will take some of the pressure off.

I know I was nervous when I met Eric's parents but that was only because he said "Well my mom usually doesn't like anyone that I've dated."

It turned out she really liked me, and still does! Just be supportive to Alexa since I'm sure you'll both be be nervous (I would be) and I'm sure everything will be fine. Sounds like a fun vacation!

**caseysmom** · 10-12-2006, 10:22 AM

Do they know Alexa is more than a friend? I think it may be easier on everyone if they know that beforehand and less of a shock. I can only tell you how I would feel and if you were my daughter I would want you to be happy, unfortunately there are a lot of people that are close minded. You know your parents better than us, I hope they will feel like that from the start, I am sure they will eventually but I hope you don't have to go through any tense moments.

**My Peanuts** · 10-12-2006, 12:19 PM

Alexa will do fine, but yes, if that was me, I'd be nervous out of my mind! I bet the thought of it will make you two more nervous than the actual meeting.

**Rachel** · 10-12-2006, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by Cataholic

Laura,
I think there is some benefit to Alexa meeting your parents amidst the craziness that will surround the time. Lots of people, people 'relaxing', etc., tend to take the focus off of the more traditional way- a quiet dinner out, or over someone's home. This way, there will be so much going on that it will be less about "meeting" anyone, and more about socializing.

Plus, who couldn't like Alexa?

I agree completely. Think of the positives here, instead of the negatives and relax. Like my dentist tells me, don't forget to breath.