Seeking Advice
I'm in a bit of a situation and could use your help. My girlfriend and I have been in a long-distance relationship for nearly 8 months. Despite the distance, we've grown incredibly close, and even her parents call us soulmates.
We're serious about our future together, and I'm planning to move to the States to live with her and her family. Before I do, I want to visit and spend some quality time with her and her parents, since her parents haven't had the chance to get to know me that much due to the distance.
Here's where I need advice: after the one-year mark of our relationship, we're thinking of getting married. I want to ask her parents for their permission, but I struggle with severe social anxiety. The thought of having this conversation is overwhelming, and I'm at a loss for words and won't know what to say.
Could anyone here offer advice or share how they approached a similar situation? Any tips on what to say or how to navigate through this conversation would be greatly appreciated.
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One year seems awfully fast, especially if you've been long-distance most of that time.
Is there a reason for the rush? Because if you take more time, end up living near each other, you'd have more time to meet her parents and form some kind of relationship with them.
You'd also learn if they even expect you to ask them about it. I know I didn't ask my wife's parents about it; we were the ones getting married, after all.