“I'd like you to meet my parents” is a statement that gets you excited as much as gives you a feeling of dread. It's great that your guy loves you enough to bring you into his family, but you know that meeting his folks for the first time means that you'll be scrutinized from head to foot. So how will you make a good first impression on the most important people in his life? Shake away those cold feet and read on:


If you're introducing your guy to your family instead, check out this article for tips:

• How to prepare your guy and your family for their first meeting
• Bringing your boyfriend home for the holidays

(All screencaps from Meet the Fockers courtesy of Universal Studios)