will my boyfriend’s mom ever forgive me for ruining thanksgiving?
Last Thanksgiving, I was determined to impress my boyfriend’s parents. I offered to help in the kitchen, thinking I’d score some major points. Instead, I accidentally used salt instead of sugar in the pumpkin pie. The look on his mom’s face when she took a bite? Priceless. I wanted to disappear under the table.
But here’s the thing: that disaster actually broke the ice. We all laughed (eventually), and it gave us something to joke about every time I visit. I realized that trying too hard to be perfect just made me more nervous. Now, I focus on being myself, asking his parents about their favorite shows, and sharing stories about my own family’s holiday fails.
If you’re meeting your partner’s parents, my advice is to embrace the awkward moments. Be genuine, show interest in their lives, and don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself. Sometimes, a kitchen fail is the best way to win them over.
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