One of the scariest things now about "growing up" is trying to find someone to spend the rest of your life with. When I was little I was excited about the prospect. Now I am terrified.
I've been dating this guy for a little over 2 months now. But we've known each other for over a year, and we dated before I went away for the summer. And we're fairly serious.
Tonight I'm going home with him and meeting his dad and stepmom. I'm a little nervous. More than anything, I am scared because this means we really are serious about each other. And I've never been this serious about anyone. Growing up is hard to deal with.
I guess you're older than me ...lol...serious,i'm always the one who been the most serious in my relationship, but now i think i just take everything easy...I totally, undertand how you feel before you meet his parents. I have that same feeling before, but if you love him, you want to get to know him and his family better. It doesn't mean you guys are going to get marry or anything. So don't be nervous, dress well and look good. Show them how friendly you are...
Guess who you're going to spend the rest of your life with: YOU.
Get used to it.
when you find the right person. If you don't get that complete feeling of peace that says "yes, this is the guy for me" then maybe you should tell him you need to slow down. I'm not saying that this isn't the guy and that later on down the road you won't feel that way about him, but if right now you're not ready to say "yes, I am willing to take myself completely off the market for this guy for the rest of my life." it's going to be a lot easier, and a lot less painfull for both of you if you're honest with him. If he's a keeper he'll understand the stress you've been under and he'll want to do whatever it takes to make you feel comfortable in the relationship. Growing up is hard, but I find the best way to happiness is through honesty. I'm not saying I'm ghandi or anything. I don't know what's right for you, but I can help you by letting you know what's helped me through the painfull, difficult decisions I've had to make. Good luck. :)
Growing up has less to do with finding the right guy. I agree that the experience is very unsettling indeed. I don't think I'd get used to it until the day I die.