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Having a good relationship with your girlfriend’s dad makes things way easier for everyone involved. However, earning his trust can feel like a real struggle sometimes, especially if your girlfriend’s dad is overprotective. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to win over even the most skeptical of fathers. Below we’ll walk you through some concrete things you can do the next time you see your girlfriend’s dad to make a good impression and show him that you’re trustworthy.
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QuestionHow can I earn the trust of my girlfriend's parents?Erika KaplanErika Kaplan is a Dating Coach and Matchmaker for Three Day Rule, an exclusive matchmaking company across nine cities in the United States. With over six years of experience, Erika specializes in helping singles find quality matches through date coaching and premium matchmaking services. Erika graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. She worked for Rolling Stone, Us Weekly, and Men’s Journal before leaving publishing to pursue her passion for connecting people. Erika has been featured on Lifetime, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and CBS as well as in Thrillist, Elite Daily, Men’s Health, Fast Company, and Refinery29.
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The key to getting your girlfriend’s dad to trust you is finding out about him and making a good impression. Before you meet her dad, ask your girlfriend what he's like and what he'll expect from you as a boyfriend. When you’re at your girlfriend’s house, make an effort to spend time with her dad and get to know him. Ask him about things like work, hobbies, movies, and sports he likes. Try to avoid controversial subjects, like religion and politics in case you accidentally offend him. Don’t forget to be polite and say please and thank you. You should also respect his rules, like getting your girlfriend home by curfew and sleeping in separate rooms if that’s what he expects. For more tips, including how to dress to impress your girlfriend’s dad, read on!