I have been dating my girlfriend for about a year now, but she says that she is still not ready for me to meet her parents.  I think that’s because her parents might not accept me as her boyfriend.  But I have decided it’s time and that I am going to meet her parents anyways. My girlfriend says she somewhat agrees, but how can I bring up this issue with my girlfriend without pushing her limits? And how do I make sure a meeting with her parents goes as smoothly as possible?

The BOM Ambassadors Say...
Your girlfriend probably has good intentions of why it’s not the right time to meet her parents. The first step is to talk it out with her; ask her why she doesn’t want to introduce you to them. It will be important for you to let her know why you want to meet her parents.  For example, you could let her know you care about her,  that meeting her parents is a big step, but you wanna move forward in this relationship. If she is still unwilling at this time, respect her boundaries and let it go. When she is ready for you to meet her parents she will let you know. If she changes her mind, ask her about her parents; you could ask about what they do and what they might expect of you. When you do finally meet them, be attentive and respectful. Show that you are really committed to the relationship. Overall, there is only so much you can.