Nerves!!

So my girlfriend's coming to visit this week! Her plane lands Tuesday night. I haven't seen her since September; we've planned a whole three weeks, our longest visit yet.

And I'm so nervous! I usually get the equivalent of first-date-jitters right before I see her, but I'm actually anxious this time around. It's the first time she's going to visit my hometown---and she's going to meet my parents. I'm sure I'll be fine as soon as I see her, but in the meantime I'm full of whatifs: what if the weather's bad? what if we get bored/irritated with each other? what if she doesn't like my friends? what on earth are we going to talk about when we get together with my folks (she teaches at university, and my dad didn't even go to college)? What if my big Catholic extended family insists on including us in Easter festivities? gaaaaaaaaaah!

Any advice for pre-visit jitters? Or tips for handling the parent-meeting?

Andy

Have fun on her visit! I was petrified when I first visited and met my boyfriend's parents, but I'm sure it'll be fine.

We always got nervous before a visit, especially when family was involved. Don't be too hard on yourself and remember to give yourselves some time to re-adjust to being together, in the same country. Try to have a few fun things to do, but don't over-schedule yourselves and you'll both be fine. I'm sure your parents will love her!! Have a wonderful time!