Dating is easy. Staying committed during courtship, sets the next level of commitment. But the real test arrives, when the relationship takes the next step and you decide to be partners for life. (This Couple First Met Through A Newspaper Matrimonial Ad But Decided Not To Get Married Till…) This is when many a things alter in your lives. It is a decision of life, and it can change the equation you share with your beloved. Things become a bit trickier for a girl, as she has to leave her parental home and adjust to the new environment. While she accepts his parents as her, usually this is not the case with the guy. This sows the seeds of misunderstandings and squabbles between the two.
Thus, if you are one among those women who are strong advocates of the fact that her parents' feelings must be respected and given due importance, then before you take the big step of marriage, observe how your man behaves with them.
Watch out for these six signs and be sure that your man likes your parents.
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One of the major reasons behind fights between any couple before or after the marriage are when their respective parents are not treated well. It is a common sight to witness that often the girl’s parents are, treated with low or no importance by the fiancé or husband. It is naturally quite hurtful for her. But in your case, you observe a different scenario. Your man treats your parents just like the way he treats his parents. In fact, he ensures that they are not hurt by his behaviour. Believe us girl, you are lucky to have him!
In this busy lifestyle, priorities change. And the worst sufferers are the family members, especially parents. Usually we tend to take them for granted, but we forget that they too need us. At least a call a day makes them happy. Once in a while you too do this to your parents, but your guy is a man of a different order. He not only visits them quite often, but most importantly, he makes it a point to call them regularly to find out how they are. It is not to impress you, but he genuinely finds out about their well-being, and is rather more updated about the happenings of their lives than you. Thank the stars that you have such a caring man in your life!
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Dates and men, never go well together. They are good at the ten digit figures on the balance sheet, but not the one or two digit numbers on the calendar. However, here is this guy whom your parents go gaga over. You get to know how touched they are, when they receive a big bouquet and cake on their anniversary, which you forgot, but he made them feel special with his surprise. Remembering your birthday is still expected from him, but when he remembers your parents’ special days, do not have second thoughts about his liking for your parents.
You both are adults and free to decide where you want to go. But, he still does not like you to lie to your parents. He ensures that he gets their permission to take you out for a date. For him, spending quality time with you is important, but he makes it a point that he does not upset your parents in the process. It shows how highly he regards your parents.
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It has to be ‘our way’ or ‘no way’. It is the usual scene in Indian weddings, where would-be groom’s parents and family dictate terms. Right from the rituals, venue, gifts, guests’ lists, food etc., everything has to be their way. The bride’s parents are just left to nod their heads to whatever the opposite party demands. But your guy is a welcome change, and he is a true man who stands for your parents’ views too. He does not let them be treated as scapegoats, but ensures that equal attention is given to their views as well on the wedding arrangements. His actions vouch for his likings for your parents.
He does not believe in the concept that the son-in-law is God who has to be almost worshipped by parents-in-law. He defies it completely. Instead, quite affectionately, he turns into a son and becomes their strength, whenever the situation demands. Girl, understand his psychology, and when he extends himself to such an extent, it clearly means he has great fondness for your dad and mom.
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Your relationship with the love of your life is not just about you two. For a strong bonding, he should have true likings for your parents too. A true gentleman knows its value. Gauge his nature by his response towards your parents and carve an everlasting bond.