Reasons for not inviting your new boyfriend over for Thanksgiving!

#1 Your relationship is fairly new and you are not sure if this relationship will last. It's too much pressure. You don't want him to think the relationship is more than what it is, because that’s when it gets complicated.

#2 Your family is embarrassing! Your mom will bring out the baby pictures and your uncle cannot wait to share the stories you would not remember if he would stop retelling them. Like the time you played in the toilet or ate dirt.

#3 Bringing your new guy home for thanksgiving means he is fair game for roasting season. If your family is anything like mine their #clapback game is too strong. And your significant other would be in way over his head.

#4 Bringing your new dude home would be doing a disservice to yourself because you know you could have done better. And your family has no problem letting you know that. And if your family is bold enough, dad will let him know it as well. It’s his 7th year in college and he still hasn’t declared a major.

#5 Your family does not know how to break up with people the way you do, and so, they are so in love with your ex that they won’t except you bringing home anyone else. Even though that relationship ended two years ago.

#6 Your dad is a cop and your new boyfriend has a lengthy rap sheet and spent some time behind bars

#7 Your mom wants grandkids, and you are just not there yet! Not even close to marriage, yet alone children.

#8 Your new boyfriend is really your brother’s best friend and you still have not found a way to tell him but Thanksgiving is also his favorite holiday.

#9 Your boyfriend is black and you are not and you didn't invite him because you knew he is not used to bland food. He’s used to catching the itis after heavy meals and turkey that comes baked out the oven with stuffing. Meanwhile, your family deep fried their turkey. He’s used to baked Macaroni and cheese, and your family cooks macaroni and cheese on the stove top.

#10 Your mom is really religious and you are not sure how she will respond to you dating a female.

#11 Maybe, you did want to bring your new boyfriend home this holiday season, but you just found out you're his third side piece. And even though your grandmother is expecting to show up with your new boo, you just gonna have to take that “L” this holiday season.