Meeting your partner's family is usually a big deal, one that many people believe is important when dating someone. Admittedly, I once was the type of person to say or do anything to get out of meeting my partner's family. Maybe it's because my ex's mom hated me and I just automatically assumed that the past would repeat itself. But it really damaged a lot of relationships back in the day. Luckily, I got over it. A special shout-out to my therapist. One woman took to r/mildlyinfuriating to expr…