Parents are something of an odd commodity.
As soon as he started, I knew exactly where it was leading, and it made me really nervous. The reasons for Richard's nervousness weren't immediately obvious, as his parents were fully supportive of him. What it came down to though, was that introducing a boyfriend to my parents was like sealing the relationship, making it official, and I wasn't sure I was ready for that final commitment. For Richard, bringing a partner into his close family-circle is a definite step forward, and one that he felt they hadn't yet worked up to. Three months on, Richard still hasn't done the deed, though he has talked it through with his boyfriend, and THAT family meeting is now definitely on the agenda.