Hello! Can anyone explain what it’s like when you bring a girlfriend/boyfriend home to meet your Latino parents? I’ve heard that it’s disrespectful for couples at family gatherings to show affection (ex. hugging or a light kiss.)
Specifically, when you are in front of your parents or elder family members. Is this considered a no-go in your family?
For reference I’m in an interracial relationship, I’m white and my boyfriend and his family are Mexican. I’ve met his family on several occasions. He kinda freaked out when I went in for a kiss at the last party and I noticed he won’t hold my hand or hug. I also noticed all of the other ‘young couples’ don’t share affection there either. Even the married couples didn’t seem to kiss or hold hands. FYI: We are in our late 20s. He explained that it’s not okay to do that in front of his family. I think it’s weird and didn’t see the problem.
Is this odd?
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Every family is different. My mom’s side is a bit stuffy and I wouldn’t dare but my dad’s family people kiss their partners all the time, hug and lean on each other.
it’s not really a “latino culture” thing in general. this kind of stuff varies a lot from family to family
some are more chill and don’t see the occasional kiss, hug, or holding hands as a big deal (key word: occasional. if you’re glued to each other, kissing nonstop and ignoring everyone, then yeah… that’s annoying). others still don’t even allow visits beyond the living room
if your partner tells you their family is like that, just go with it. they’re probably really religious too, and again, it all depends on the specific family