Be Respectful

“Even if you and your partner are in your 40’s, parents always want to feel respect and appreciation from their children. The easiest way to do this is to show up with a gift. You’ll need your partner’s help on this to make sure the gift is appropriate,” says Myers.

For example, if you’d like to bring a bottle of wine, check with your partner to make sure it’s a good idea. The last thing you want to do is show up with alcohol for a non-drinker, or worse, a recovering alcoholic!

A beautiful bouquet of flowers always seems like a good idea, who doesn’t like receiving flowers? Someone with intense hay fever, that’s who. Even the most classic gifts can be offensive when given to the wrong audience. You don’t want to be playing tug of war with a bottle of wine to get it out of their hands or be the one responsible for making them feel wheezy.

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Jump In and Help Out

It’s basic human decency, and you want them to think you’re a decent human being that was raised right. If you enjoy a family dinner together, offer to help clear the table and do the dishes once the meal is done. “Ask your partner’s parents where you can help.

When you show that you have a great attitude, good work ethic, and are a team player, your partner’s parents are sure to be impressed,” says Myers. If you’re out at a restaurant, hold the doors open, pull out their chairs, top-up their water – be the ultimate gentleman. 

Show How Much You Care About Your Other Half

Parents are naturally protective over their children and they’ll be paying extra special attention to how you treat them. At the end of the day, all parents want is for their children to be happy, and if they can see that you’re a big part of their happiness, you’re sure to impress them.