Even worse than meeting the parents, ...the gay uncle Options

[orvillescelica]

So tonight im going to meet my gf's gay uncle and his partner for the first time. Ive been told hes very rich (hes a doctor, cancer specilist), very pretentious, and very judgemental. Despite these things, my gf loves her uncle very much and i want to make a good impression. Im fine with parents, even the most judgemental ones. But this is the first time ive had to deal with a gay uncle. Any advice? anyone ever have a similar experience?

[orvillescelica]

gee, thanks guys... i dont think hell want to screw me because he is gay. I was just mentioning he is gay because he is stereotypically gay, rich, pretentious, judgmental. Im not assuming he is because he is gay, that is exactly how my gf describes him. And i do worry about what he thinks of me, because he and my gf are close, and so what he thinks of me is important to her.

Anyway, it went great. I got some interogation, but not too bad. I was just thankful that i can speak somewhat intelligently about art. Hes a big art collector so we had a good 10-15 minute conversation about that. I guess i was more nervous than i should have been, because as soon as we starting talking everything was fine. But i guess ill find out what he thought of me from my gf later.

This post has been edited by orvillescelica: Jun 25, 2005 - 3:42 AM