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Tell your mother what a great cook she is and how you have been telling your friends about it. Ask her if she will let you help prepare a dinner for a special occasion (birthday, etc.) that you can invite your friends to. . . . I think you can see where this is going right?
The point is that you have to let your mother feel special in a situation that would involve her meeting your friend. This may not result in an immediate "Oh this boy is so nice, please ask him out" but it will open the doors. This may be a slow process, but it is better than destroying your family's harmony - So you must find a way to fit your boyfriend into that harmony.
You should also be honest with your boyfriend about what is going on. Many parents have a hard time "letting go" of their children, and many children feel at a loss when their parents put social restrictions on them to the extent that the children lie not only their parents, but to their friends as well. These lies may be a way to help violate the parents' unfair rules, and may also be a way to help the child save face with their friends. But a true friend will understand the truth and will want to work with you on solving the problem in an honest way, and a parent will love a child who loves them back with honesty as well as flattery. Yes, flattery to parents does work . . . Think of how you might say to a friend's mother "Mrs. Patel, your flowers are so pretty. You must work long and hard to maintain them!" Now . . . think of saying something like that to your mom, and throwing in an offer to help her make them look nice.
Just a few ideas, tips, and best wishes for your friend, your mom, and especially for YOU!
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