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Should we ask them round?

5 replies

stardustpixy · 10/03/2023 19:04

Our son is 23 and has recently moved in with his GF of three years and his parents not far from us. We have not met them at all. They appear to have welcomed our boy with open arms and treat him as one of the family. Our son works and pays them keep. My husband (who is much more sociable than me) feels we should ask them round maybe for lunch to meet them but I say what for it's not as if they're engaged or anything .. and wondering if it might be awkward. If we don't would it seem to be stand-offish of us? He's our only child and we are not sure of etiquette here - but feel they are nice people and have been especially welcoming to our son.

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ssd · 10/03/2023 19:06

Yes absolutely, that would break the ice.

FrenchandSaunders · 10/03/2023 19:14

Yes def. I would also find this a bit awkward but it needs to be done.

AvocadoPlant · 12/03/2023 15:13

For a first meeting, maybe suggest somewhere neutral eg a pub or local restaurant for lunch

mamnotmum · 13/03/2023 17:04

Hard but I think it'll make you feel better too. Do it!

Brightblueskysunshine · 13/03/2023 17:17

Have them around for tea if lunch seems a lot. Or meet them somewhere outside.

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