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  • Nov 18, 2008, 07:43 AM
    amberlynn33
    How do I get myself more included in my boyfriends family?
    I have a boyfriend that is 23 and I love him to death. He is very close to his two year old son. I don't know how to get close to him without seeming like I'm trying to hard and without feeling weird about it. He's not my son( I don't have any children of my own) so I don't know how to react with him. I want his son to like me but he's so young all he cares about is doing his own thing. I want to be also want to be more involved with his family.

    Im very outgoing and talkative but I get speechless when I'm with his family. I never know what to say or what to do. Because I'm afraid of them not liking me. His family is sweet as can be but I have been in to many relationships and I just really want this to work out. So I don't want to take any chances. What should I do?:confused:
  • Nov 22, 2008, 08:44 AM
    stevetcg

    Best answer is to be yourself. If you try to be anything else you will ultimately fail.

    His son is 2. He'll like you. Play with him and interact with him like you would any child.
  • Nov 22, 2008, 09:14 AM
    Bluerose

    You should just relax and be yourself. Try smiling and replying politely to any questions. They will be just as curious about you as you are about them. As for the child, just be there. If he is playing you could say how much you like the colour of his truck or pick up one of his toys and ask him about it. Ask him if he would like a drink, a biscuit… Kids are amazing. No matter the age they respond best to kind gentle offers and little questions. You could ask if he needs any help when he is doing or reach for something. Good luck with the relationship.
  • Nov 22, 2008, 11:17 AM
    ikryspy

    Im not so sure about his son, but I do have advice as far as his family.
    First of all usually his mother is the one you want to like you.. if she likes you.. then its more likely for the rest of the family. When your around her some how try and invite her to do something like shopping, lunch, going to get your nails done.. just you and her. You both will open up to each other, and she'll treat you more like an individual not just "my sons girlfriend"
    Hope I gave you some useful ideas.

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