In your head, the countdown begins immediately. You start negotiating with the universe:
When you're visiting your girlfriend's family, it's easy to feel like you're on borrowed time. Her mother might be keeping a close eye on you, ensuring that you're behaving and treating her daughter with the respect she deserves. While this is understandable, it can be frustrating when you feel like you're being watched or judged all the time. 10 Minutes While My Girlfriend-s Mother Is Doin...
Even in a casual 10-minute window, the "first impression" rules still apply: In your head, the countdown begins immediately
: Put your phone away and keep it silent. Being fully engaged shows respect. While this is understandable, it can be frustrating
But what if she asks me my five-year plan? What if she says, “You’re not good enough”? What if she laughs? What if she just keeps doing her eyeliner in terrifying silence?
Let’s get the warning signs out of the way. I have made these mistakes so you don’t have to.