Relationships Question

Country bloke dating a city guy!

Dear Rose, I’m a country bloke, and I’ve recently started dating a city guy, and I want to introduce him to my family. They’re not openly homophobic but often very insensitive. Do you have any advice on handling this? Joey
Rose Pappalardo  |  Dear Rose

Dear Joey, Often country and city folk hold very different views on things. If you are worried that your family may act insensitively, I suggest you talk to them first — this will give you a good indication of how they may behave when you bring your BF home to meet them.

Hopefully, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Also, give your man the heads up so he knows what lies ahead. I think it’s also important to note that it’s OK if your partner does not want to proceed if he feels things may not go well.

Good Luck and practice self-care. Love Rose.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO ASK SOMETHING?

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


NEED HELP OR SOMEONE TO TALK TO?

 24 hours Lifeline 13 11 14
24 hours QLife 1800 184 527
Westlund Counselling Canberra 02 6257 2855
Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 


PLEASE NOTE: Any relationship, love, health, mental health, fitness or dietary advice contained on the FUSE Magazine website or in print is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Consult your doctor, counsellor, psychologist, physician, fitness, health professional before taking any life advice, changing your diet, doing any exercise program, or taking any supplements or remedies of any kind. Photographs used to illustrate editorial do not depict the real lives, behaviour or sexuality of the models. Opinions expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of the FUSE publisher, editor or staff. 


"I’ve been searching for ways to heal myself, and I’ve found that kindness is the best way.” 

Lady Gaga

American singer, songwriter and actress.



More Coverage

My girlfriend prefers sleeping alone

Dear Rose, I recently moved in with my girlfriend, but after only a month, she has told me she prefers sleeping alone. What should I do? LJ

My boyfriend is particularly blessed

My BF is particularly blessed. He wants our sex life to move to the next level, but every time things get happening, I chicken out, and I find myself disappointing him. What can I do? Ben

I recently discovered I am bisexual

Dear Rose, I’m in my early 20s and recently discovered I am bisexual. Do you think this merits coming out? Lisa

Guys pressuring me to take PrEP

Dear Rose, I’m a 24-year-old guy, and I decided some time ago that PrEP was not for me. Unfortunately, I currently find myself experiencing a lot of peer pressure and knockbacks online from other guys who don’t want to use condoms. I’m not sure what to do as it seems I’m missing a lot of opportun...

© All rights reserved FUSE Magazine. Website designed by Lithium.

Back to Top