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Very awkward with partner's parents, what do I do?

I'm not only socially inept to begin with, we also an interracial relationship so I do not speak the same language as his family - yet I feel terrible and rude for not being able to socialize whenever we are together. 

Am I paranoid, or is this normal? What can I do to improve the situation? I am already trying to pick up the language, but I am awkward as it is around most people. I just feel extra bad because it's my partner's family and feel I should be making more effort...

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  • Anonymous
    1 year ago

    You ask your partner to guide and help you, to tell his parents that you are eager and anxious to please them and apologize for your ignorance of their language and customs. Try giving them some small but thoughtful gift accompanied by a short note thanking them for sharing their wonderful son with you. Your partner can help you choose the right gift, help you write the note.

  • Anonymous
    1 year ago

    Well if they can speak English but are speaking another langauge around you then they are the rude ones

  • ?
    Lv 5
    1 year ago

    You don't need to try so hard, just relax and be yourself. It's as if you feel the need to be accepted by his parents and this is stressing you. But believe me, most good parents only want to see their children happy. So, if you make their child happy they will like you. You shouldn't focus on making good social connections with his family, just focus on creating a wonderful relationship with your partner. And if your partner cherishes you, his family will love you too. And no matter how well you get along with the parents, if your partner isn't happy with you they will advise him/her to find another lover. So, in the end, getting the parents to like you won't count for much.

  • Chanel
    Lv 6
    1 year ago

    You are stressing about this situation.

    When you see them say "Hello. How are you?" and seem interested in what they say.

    Eventually they will realize that you are a nice person. Also tell them you would love to learn their language. Sweet talk I know.

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  • 1 year ago

    Idk leave and nevercome back

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 year ago

    Unless you are dating something that isn't human, you aren't in an interracial relationship.

  • 1 year ago

    I'm white and my girl is hispanic. I cant talk to her family, i been learning Spanish and I can now tell my sister in law to quit kissing me when my wife is around

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