Love at Christmas

3 things to know before taking home your boyfriend this season

Ask yourself these questions before you make that big introduction between your folks and the one you love.

Family introduction. How to make it work this Christmas.

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So it's Christmas season - that time where there's so much positivity in the air, a lot of happiness in the hearts of many and of course, love gets really does get strong on the brain, too, as the holidays provide time to be with the love of your life.

If you have been going steady with your boo for a while, the season also provides the perfect opportunity to take things up a notch. It's a perfect opportunity to take him or her home to meet your family.

Before you do that, though, here are things you need to ask yourself - and provide satisfactory answers to.

play3 things to know before taking home your boyfriend this season. (Pinterest)

1. Are you really in a relationship?

Imagine the awkwardness if you take them home when are just dating without an express intent to be in a relationship.

Imagine introducing him or her to your folks as your boo and he or she objects to it right there and then!

Embarrassing, right?

Better be sure your boo is actually your boo before taking them home for family introductions.

2. How long have you been together?

You don't want to rush things. You also don't want to appear desperate or seen as moving too fast, so it makes sense to actually sit back and consider timing.

How sensible will it be to your bae now if you suggest introducing them to your family this year? You have to consider that.

There's actually no general rule on when to introduce them to your folks. It's left to your discretion to know when to make the move or refrain from doing so.

Decide wisely.

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3. Have you taken someone home before?

If you have, you need to brief your partner about it so as to prepare them for awkward questions that some family members might pop at you.

Also it makes sense to be sure this time around so you don't gain the reputation of the son or daughter who comes home with a different person every Christmas and new year.