How to deal with my fiance’s family over the holidays?

So I have to go to my fiance’s family for Turkey day and well I am not much of a people person matter a fact I’d rather just stay home just the two of us. His family is huge there will prob be at least 20 people there and that doesnt count all those peoples kids. I am used to a nice quiet holiday with my grandparents not a crazy zoo of people.

Anyone have any tips on how to stay calm and make the day go smoother?

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#1 written by newmama.2008 1 year ago

LOL. You and my husband should have married each other and I should have married your fiance. My husband’s family lives in a different country so he doesn’t have to worry about family holidays and I have a huge family. You can do what ho does. He sucks it up and does his best to behave. He says that he loves me enough to be a part of my family for a few hours a few times a year. For me (and your fiance as well) it’s greatly appreciated to know that someone loves us enough to step outside of their tight shell for a bit. We always live according to his “way,” (staying home) so it’s nice that he considers the love I have for my big, chaotic family.

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#2 written by dorrie11206 1 year ago

His family is apart of the package so if your going to marry him than get use to his family.

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#3 written by MJ 1 year ago

Just go and stay close to your fiance. My MIL’s family gatherings number around 75 – 80 people. It was a little intimidating the first time I went because there were so many faces I did not know. Most likely, you will be the center of attention because you are new to the family. Enjoy it and just be yourself. You will get through it. (Just remember to tell your fiance ahead of time that he needs to stick close to you to ease you into the ‘sea’ of people) Good Luck!!!

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#4 written by louie 1 year ago

I would get a few drinks down your neck, it won’t seem so bad then!!

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#5 written by paul l 1 year ago

Got a tip for you. Your not going to like it. The name of “who’s” family
Torrow’s only the first time. Hold your breath, hold your temper, and get used to it. Pick one or two out of the bunch that you will find you like. Chum up with them, and the rest will get to know you without bugging you as much

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#6 written by Dan in Miami 1 year ago

Marriage is joining with another . . . who is different from you.

How to deal with them? Give them a hug / kiss (depending on culture) and offer them a drink. (Have alcoholic and non-alcoholic.)

The holidays are just a few days a year. If you love him, you can learn to embrace his family.

You aren’t trying to separate him from his family, . . . . . . . are you?

Dan in Miami

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