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Boyfriend's family for thanksgiving?

I'm 21 and not going to deal with my family for the holidays (well technically the dis-invited me because they're rich and hold little value on family ties). My boyfriend is 27, and neither of us have seen our families in quite some time. He has his heart wrapped up in me meeting his family. It's intimidating actually. I'm allergic to fructose- which is in everything to certain oils, seasonings, wheat, bread, sauces, not to mention all fruits and veggies- I'd hate to impose my diet on his family! In addition, I'm hardly wanting to deal with my own family, much less his. But yet he's gonna demand the entire family go fructose-free for thanksgiving for my sake all so I can come. In fact, he has his heart so set on it, I honestly feel like he's doing it to see how I, you know, "test-out" with the parents. Which, I think i'm far, far too young to be tested out by parents in that manner.

Also, I'd be really surprised if we were together in 5 years, so...

I'm frightened.

I have to go.

What do i do?

What do I say?

Any pointers?

Halp!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    stop being a chicken and go. If you dont see your self with him in 5 years then why should you see yourself with him by tomorrow? Get a grip of yourself and stop being selfish. You should not always think about your self and start thinking about everyone. You want a boyfriend then their are responsibilities that come along with that. Its not all about you. If you want it to be all about you then break up with him and stay single until your mentally prepared for a commitment. Other wise your only using him for sex. And if sex is not in the picture then your only using him as your boy toy. Your never to far far young to meet the others parents because they are the ones that are allowing this relationhip in the first place. I mean that is if you respect parents. If you dont respect parents be careful because KARMA is real. Meaning that if you become a parent your kids might end up doing the same thing your doing to yours. Have a happy thanksgiving and remember that the words THANKS and GIVING are in Thanksgiving so you should THANK your parents and GIVE to your boyfriend.

    Source(s): KARMA
  • 1 decade ago

    Why don't you offer to bring your own meal? And/or a dish to share. That way they can eat what they want and no imposition?

    At the end of the day it's about simply coming together to enjoy company. You have some time, brush up on small talk and jokes.

  • 1 decade ago

    I have the same problem. I have 30 Pages worth of Food Allergies, so every time I go out to someone's house to eat, I bring my own food, and eat what I can of theirs. It's better than intimidating them with things I can and can't eat. Having the entire family go "Fructose Free" will be literally impossible. Just bring your own food, and tell them to make what they will, and if you can enjoy it, than so be it, you will.

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    1 decade ago

    Go. Bring a dish. Thank them for going out of their way to make you feel welcomed. The fact that they are willing to do this says a lot.

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  • 1 decade ago

    If they are going to go to all the trouble of making things you can eat, they must be very considerate and kind people so I don't think you should be worried about meeting them. Just be yourself.

  • 1 decade ago

    Go, he's making this huge gesture to you. You are not to young to be tested-out your an adult. It says a lot about him if he wants to change his whole family's diet just to get you to show up. I bet his mom would love to see you and would want to make things to suit you.

    Source(s): I wish a guy would go through this much effort for me.
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