Maybe you've been used to just dating a girl, or even "almost" dating a girl with ease. But dating for me was always a challenge due to my huge, very involved, and nearly impossible to impress family. So, here lies the ultimate guide to dating a girl with a big family.

1. Even if we aren't "official" yet, you come inside and say hello to my dad before we leave.

My dad is a man who expects you to respect him by being honest and showing your face and meeting you before you take his precious baby girl on a date. If you can't show your face to him, than clearly you have something to hide, and he'll find out. Also, don't think pulling up down the block and calling me from your car to come out will work, my dad will follow me, which means he knows what kind of car you have and your license plate.

2. You will be invited to a family gathering almost immediately after meeting my parents.

But cool your heels there, bud. It's not because I told them we're getting engaged or anything and I'm trying to get a commitment out of you, it's because my family is extremely welcoming and want you to feel welcomed. It's also a rite of passage, if you can't take the heat from my family roasting you right away, than we can't continue to see each other.

3. My aunts and uncles can see right through you.

Don't waste your time fabricating stories or trying to lie your way out of something. My aunts and uncles can smell bullsh*t better than a bloodhound and aren't afraid to call you out on it.

4. My cousins will come after you.

If you thought my dad was bad, my cousins are worse. You see, they see you as them, and anything they did with or to a girl is automatically your intentions with me. If you want to make it in this family, you've got to get good with them.

5. And don't get too mouthy.

Cocky attitudes and smart remarks get you no where in my family, chances are, you'll either be kicked out of the house, have your life threatened, or both. So watch your mouth and think before you speak.

6. Someone will insult you, or be rude to you.

We're a family with no filter, we will never change that. There's too many of us to keep track of who's hurting who's feelings. Unless they strike a nerve or truly insult you, get over it. All you have to do is pull that person aside and tell them they really crossed a line, otherwise it's all out of love.

7. Be prepared for surprise interventions.

The dining room table is the intervention table, nothing leaves that table and every topic is fair game. We'll pour you a shot and begin a free therapy session, if you can't handle that than understand we won't last long.

And last, but not least...

8. Be yourself.

The more you're comfortable around my family, the more confident you'll be. My family never intends for you to feel like you have to change yourself for them, and I want them to see why I spend time with you!