Four years in, still not met his family?
We’ve been together four years, live together, file taxes jointly, even bought a house, and I still haven’t met his parents. Not once. He says they’re “old-fashioned,” that they don’t travel, that it’s complicated, but every year it’s the same excuse—nothing changes. Last month, his sister got married and he went alone, said it was a “family-only” event, but then posted pictures with cousins and aunts and uncles he’s never introduced me to. I asked if maybe we could plan a visit, even just a weekend, and he got quiet, then said, “You know how they are,” like I should just accept it. His parents live three hours away, it’s not like they’re on another continent. I’m not asking for some big acceptance parade, but four years and not a single hello? My parents loved him instantly, invited him to every birthday, Christmas, even talked about a double wedding with my brother. Here, it’s like I don’t exist. I don’t want to pressure him, but it’s starting to feel like I’m hidden. Like something’s wrong with me. Is that what this is? Am I missing something obvious here? 🤦