I Have Family Members That Get On My Nerves

The guy I'm seeing wants to meet my parents. I've just recently started seeing him, he's getting along with my son, I Really like him and everything's going so well. ... I don't want to ruin it. I told him I'd rather he get to know me for himself before SHE tells him about me... every bad decision I've made, and her opinion. ..
I really hope he didn't think it was him.

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ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F

You could explain that to him - about how your mom treats you. Then wait a few years before introducing them. 😄

SweetKiester · 46-50, F

I did... but I worry that he thinks it's more that I don't think she would like him... instead of her taking things out on me.
I think eventually, he will just tell her where to go with her opinions. .. but he needs to really know me first.

ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F

@SweetKiester I agree. Hopefully, he’ll believe you when you tell him it’s not about her not liking him. It’s about her judgmental attitude toward you. My mom is similarly judgmental, and my husband and I both tell her where she can stick her judgments. So I understand. I hope he’s a good guy - you deserve a good one! 🤗