As I live with my Mum again these days, Ruby got to meet Mum pretty early. I knew I was onto a winner as none of my previous partners really mixed to well with my family, or at least I was uncomfortable with them being around them as my family isn't that close. But Mum and the Roobs hit off well. Which was lucky as Ruby's last two weeks in the country before having to move back to the Philippines she moved in here, and as I had to work for one of those weeks, those two would go out and do stuff together! She only got to meet my sister once when we went up to stay at hers for new years, and again they got on well. Dad and his partner aswell also got on easily with Ruby. Although she was from a different country, background, and upbringing, they never viewed it like that. They just saw her as another British girl as such. They all chat a lot on facebook etc still, and while my parents came over for the wedding itself I couldn't get near Ruby as they hogged her!

As for my in-laws, I couldn't have asked for anything more! Instantly I was overwhelmed by the hospitality and friendly nature of the whole family, and I must admit I actually felt a little awkward at first as I'd never experienced it before. I'm not very good with people doing things for me, or buying me presents etc, I'm a very independent person, so having everything done for me, while I just sit there was a strange feeling. But otherwise we hit it off straight away. Her Mum is very shy with her English so Ruby translated 99% of the time, but that was fine. Her brothers and sister in law became the people I spoke to the most at first, her sister never really spoke.... She was always too busy watching anime or playing games online :P The first time I went over there I was in Ruby's pocket most of the time, but in November I relaxed a lot more. Got to do things with her family without her there, and I also finally got to meet her Dad, as he works away so wasn't there in April. I'd spoken to him many times on Skype, and also asked for permission for Ruby's hand in marriage over Skype too. He speaks fantastic English so had no problems talking to him at all.

As a bonus both my families have met too, and they also got on splendidly! The two mums now share recipes, the two Dads never stopped chatting, and as even more of a bonus, my Sister who never wanted to get married or have kids, after falling in love with one of Ruby's family, has now had a change in mentality! I'd say all things are good!