Compromises

When you're in a relationship you have to compromise, especially when it comes to family. It's not fair to complain non-stop about their family or refuse to join in on family events. I hear girls complain about this stuff too often. Getting close to someone means getting close with their family, and the way I see it is you're on the right track if they invite you to family events, holiday dinners, etc. All too often girls lose sleep over the fact that their BF's family hates them, so you're miles ahead if you get along with them. It drives me nuts when people agree to attend the other's holiday events, just to complain non-stop about it. Obviously those family traditions are going to differ from yours (and your family probably seems kinda wacky to them). Maybe your BF has a large family, maybe they have a more religious tone to their gatherings, or maybe his mom has attitude. Whatever it is, when you say "Yes honey, I'll go to Thanksgiving dinner with your family" you better be prepared to keep your comments to yourself and smile and act sweet. After all, you only have to deal with it for a day or two.