Follow up on events you know are happening in her life: “How’d your gardening club go last night? Are your roses doing okay? 🧑🏾🌾” Make sure she knows that you want to be there when she has a big event: “What day is your showcase? I want to mark it on my calendar ASAP!” If you don’t know much about her, ask her a thoughtful question: “So you’re a bookworm right? I can’t believe I don’t know this, but who’s your fav author? 📖”
“Okay, so I know you’re a huge B-52s fan. . . I just saw a poster saying that they’re coming to town next month and knew I had to tell you. 🥳” “I just saw this new shop opening and thought of you. You’re the only person I know who loves ice cream as much as me, so I knew you’d be stoked! 🍦”
“I know you took a gap year after high school and thought it was super valuable. . . I’m considering the same move. What do you think?” “You’ve had such a cool career so far. I’m just starting to apply to jobs, and I was wondering if there was anything you wished you’d known at my age. " “Remember last week when you were talking about flattering eye and hair color combinations? I’m looking to dye my locks. Do you have a rec? 💇🏼♀️”
“You did such a good job raising Henry. He treats me so well. ❤️” “I was so impressed when I met Harry’s little sister. She’s an amazing kid!” “I was watching you and Cole sing in the car yesterday, and it was seriously sweet. 😊 You two are so close—it’s really cute. ”
“Was Sam always such a picky eater? All he wants to eat is pizza! 🤷🏽♀️” “David has some hilarious stories from his childhood. Was he the class clown?” “What was Jacob like as a kid? He claims that he was an angel, but I’m sure you have a different perspective. Ha! 🤣” “Do you have any embarrassing stories about Mike you could share?”
“OMG Chris accidentally called our waiter “mom” today. I can’t stop laughing about it. 😭” “Zack just told me the story about you two getting lost in Palermo. I’m dying laughing—the next time I’m over, I have to hear your side of the story!” “We saw a woman who looked just like you today! Liam totally almost ran up to her, haha. 😹”
If you and your boyfriend are in a newer relationship, you might want to check in with him about his mom’s texting and communication style. It could be that she prefers calls or face-to-face chats over text messages. Feel free to share things about your own life, too. You can keep his mom updated on what’s going on with you so she gets to know you more.
“Hi Susan! Are you free on Friday? We were thinking of having a little family dinner and we’d love it if you joined us. 🤗” “Hey! What are your plans on Christmas Eve? Jeff and I are thinking about hosting a family get-together at our place. ” “Hi! Do you want to come over for dinner on Saturday? My parents are in town, and it would be fun to get everyone together. 💗”
“Happy Birthday, Debra! 🍰 I hope your day is as special as you are. I’m so lucky to have you in my life. ” “Merry Christmas! Jake and I can’t wait to come and visit soon. Here’s a photo of us in our Christmas PJs!” “Happy Mother’s Day, Jane. I know how special you are to Thomas, and I’m thankful every day that you raised such an incredible man. 😇"
“Do you need us to pick anything up for the party on Friday? I could hit the grocery store before we come over. 🍎” “I have an extra folding table I could drop off if you need it!” “Are you busy today? Do you need me to watch the kids? 🤠”
“Hey! Heard you were coming to visit next month. Do you have an idea of how long you’ll be staying for? We’re looking forward to it! 😌” “Hey Krista! I’m excited to see you next week! Are you still planning on staying with us?” “I was thinking, it’s been way too long since we’ve seen you. You’ve got to swing by for another visit, Robin! 💕"
You should also try not to talk badly about your boyfriend to his mom. Although it can feel nice to vent to someone, revealing details about your relationship can hurt you both in the long run. Instead, find a trusted friend or family member, and speak to them about the issue.
