Today Dr. Frankie talks about bringing a partner home to meet your family for the first time and how it can feel like a high-stakes event, especially during the holidays. She suggests, to help it go smoothly, consider these five tips: plan a neutral, time-bound first meeting to ease pressure; set everyone up for success by sharing relevant context and making accommodations; stay attuned to your partner’s experience and step in to support them when needed; manage expectations, as your partner and family may not click the way you hope; and take feedback to improve future interactions. She explains how these steps can help create a positive, low-stress introduction for everyone involved.
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In 2022 Dr. Frankie presented a TedX talk focusing on the topic of sexual fluidity. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg
Her latest venture is as CEO & Founder of LittleBlackBookMatchmaking.com, specializing in personalized matchmaking and singles events for heterosexual singles.
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