bring it up to him just like that. "I would love for you to join me for Thanksgiving weekend, but I understand if it would be overwhelming. Take some time to consider, I am ok with a yes or no from you."

I've been in this situation. mamasitamali's suggestion is good. You could also try saying "You can always come home with me for Thanksgiving. We'd love to have you." That's a safe way to throw it out there, since his family lives so far away.

Both suggestions are good! Just make sure he knows there's no pressure, and you just want to make sure he has somewhere to go so he's not alone on the holiday - as well as the fact that you enjoy his company, of course.

And of course, there's a lot you can do to make him more comfortable and less overwhelmed. Don't leave him too stranded to make conversation with Grandma for too long, prep the family beforehand and ask them not to play the Spanish Inquisition with him, etc.

If he declines, try not to be disappointed - meeting family can be really hard! I remember the first time I stayed at my boyfriend's home [in which both his parents AND his grandparents live!!] I was terrified. It can take time to get comfortable, especially enough to to sleep over. If he says no, just remember to bring him home some tasty leftovers!

I agree with the other posters as well. I would like to add though that if he doesn't want to stay and doesn't mind driving...2 hours is not that bad that he could come for dinner but not have to sleep over.

Totally agree with mamasita - it doesnt hurt to ask! And if he doesnt feel comfortable its no big deal - you even said you think it might be overwhelming for him! Maybe if he wants to go (because he cant go with his family because theyre too far) then you could stay with your family for one night, spend Thanksgiving there and then instead of staying for the whole weekend you could maybe stay at a B&B close by and only see your family during the day? GOod luck!

Just ask him and see what he says. Don't pressure him or be disappointed if he chooses not to go. Meeting the entire family at once can be extremely overwhelming.

I would say no because you have been dating for six months, while that may seem like a long time (and it is) you could break up and next year have another boyfriend you want to bring. I reserve meeting extended family for someone who is truly special and has been around for a bit longer. Thanksgiving is a family holiday and while circumstances might make it easy to want to invite him, I would wait until next year at least.

I've been on the other end of this situation, where my bf invited me to his family's Thanksgiving, since my family is in Hawaii and I live in CA now. While it was initially overwhelming (he has a HUGE extended family), it was one of the best experiences. Not only was it entertaining and *very* informational, it also helped me cope with being away from my family. I'd rather spend Thanksgiving with my bf's family than with no one. If I were you, I'd definitely ask him!

He might actually want to go, so I would ask him.

I'm with pixie on this, maybe 6 months isn't the longest time (again my opinion only). Normally I would say bring him along but the fact that its an overnight stay makes it a bigger deal than just spending the holiday with such a big family.

everyone's family can be overwhelming but I say yes, invite him if you want to spend the holiday with him, and if he doesn't feel comfortable, he's won't accept the invitation!

My fiance and I had been dating for about 10 months when I put him in that very same situation. He had met my mother, but no one else. I brought him along and things went just fine - he acclimated very quickly. I'm not sure that anyone really knew I was in a relationship, really. 8 months later we were living together, so it was really serious at that point, but it worked out well.

It can't hurt to ask him!