You’re dating someone new, and everything is going ah-mazing. All your friends are well aware of your budding romance, and you’ve even posted a photo of you two together on Instagram. The logical next step seems to be to let your family know about bae. But how long should you date before telling your parents you’re in a relationship? When it comes to telling your folks that things are getting serious, you might be wondering what the rules are. Are there any rules? To help sort this out, I talked to some dating experts. But how should you decide how long is best for you? Marcus explains that “everyone has different relationships with their families, depending on how they were raised and the degree of self-disclosure that takes place in the parent-child relationship. So, to figure out exactly when the best time to tell your mom and pops about your SO will depend on your specific family dynamics.