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MEETING THE PARENTS

Ryan Gosling Gets Serious About Eva Mendes, Introduces Her To Mom
Ryan is such a mama's boy... and we love him for it!

Ryan Gosling Gets Serious About Eva Mendes, Introduces Her To Mom

The couple has only been dating for a few months, but this is clearly more than a fling.

It looks like Ryan Gosling and girlfriend Eva Mendes are still going strong! After having a romantic, PDA-filled New Year's in New York (they were spotted kissing on NYE as they waited outside for a cab), the couple, who have now been dating for a little over three months, jetted off to LA, but not before taking a serious step on the road to commitment: Ryan introduced Eva to his mom!

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How To Make Labor Day The Most Romantic Day Of The Year [GALLERY]

There is a world of potential for Labor Day love -- even if all your relatives are around.

Summer 2011 officially comes to a close next Monday, September 5, and we're all looking forward to relaxing during the long weekend. With a multitude of party ideas to choose from, it can be quite overwhelming for couples to decide what to do for Labor Day. So we here at YourTango compiled some of our favorite festivities inspirations, perfect for any couple looking to spend quality time with each other and their family and friends.

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5 Fashion Rules To Follow When Meeting His Family

Meeting your boyfriend’s family during the holidays? Five fashion rules for what to wear.

His grandmother told me my skirt was so shirt that she could see my belly button. Here are five fashion rules I learned to follow when dressing to meet his family.

10 Tips for Winning your new Partner's Family over this Holiday

10 Tips for Winning your new Partner's Family over this Holiday

Your essential Guide for not only surviving the holiday with his family but wowing their socks off!

I sure do love the holidays. But for those of you who are officially meeting the parents--and the extended family--of your new girlfriend or boyfriend for the first time, I know that the holiday anticipation can quickly turn into stress. But relax, my friends. I’ve come to the rescue with a handy guide that will have you not only surviving the holiday unscathed, but also wowing your partners 'rents. Take copious notes!

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Russell Brand Meets Katy Perry's Parents

And they didn't attempt to perform an exorcism!

Katy Perry and Russell Brand have only been dating since September, but apparently that was enough time that Katy wanted to introduce Russell to her parents.

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Should I Have Told His Parents That I'm Depressed?

The perils of telling his family about your mental health status.

Parents love me. They've always loved me. On paper, I make a good impression. But peel back a few layers and that's where good dirt about me and my family is hiding: my struggles with depression.

How My Parents Fell For My Husband

How My Parents Fell For My Husband

Amy Sohn's parents took the long way to loving her hubby.

The husband and the in-laws—they can be a combustible combination. Introducing your boyfriend to your parents and family is difficult no matter what, especially if you're Jewish and he's not and your parents don't want you marrying a goy. But interfaith marriage doesn't have to be all bad, as Amy Sohn learned. In this excerpt from her book Altared, Amy shares her personal account of finding the one and then trying to sell him to her parents.