You’re about to join his family for a long weekend at the coast. His mom and dad are fine – miracles do happen – but there’s no denying you’re going to be an outsider here, particularly if it’s early days in your relationship. Worse, Dr Dreamboat may suddenly turn into a nine-year-old in the presence of his family.

First key to survival is an attitude shift: you’re not the star or even an equal in the scenario. You’re pure supporting player. Knowing that will make easier to let him be with his family, and he won’t second-guess his decisions or feel the need to pull away from you, says psychologist Dr Ellyn Bader.

Before you leave, negotiate some private time with him during the weekend – a daily 10-minute walk, one dinner alone together. Amid the sea of family dynamics, you’ll have the chance to reconnect, and the guy you know and love will reappear.