My wife, Susan, and I are advocates for interviewing your daughter’s date, but we also see the importance of building a relationship with your son’s dates too. There are several reasons. First, you are showing the girl that your family cares about each other. While it might seem intimidating, she should understand that family comes first. If she’s the right “dating material,” she’ll appreciate that.  If she doesn’t like it, that tells you…and your son…something important too. Second, by building a relationship with her, you’re showing her that you care about her too. Here are some more reasons why you should build a relationship with your son’s girlfriend quickly.