With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you may be thinking about whether or not you should bring someone you’re casually dating home to meet the family. And while it may seem nice to have someone for post-Turkey booty in your twin bed, bringing someone you’re not serious about home can end in disaster.

Here are three reasons not to bring your booty call home for Thanksgiving (or any holiday!)

1. Dodging the Awkward Chats: So, you know how holiday dinners can turn into a rapid-fire Q&A session, right? Bringing a casual girlfriend might unleash a wave of curious questions from Aunt Mildred and Uncle Bob. Save yourself from having to spill the relationship tea in the midst of turkey and stuffing. Keep it light, keep it chill.
2. Skipping the Expectation Olympics: Holiday dinners come with their own set of expectations – like who carves the turkey or who gets the last piece of pie. Adding a casual girlfriend to the mix could turn your low-key vibe into a full-blown expectations showdown. Why deal with the “So, when are you two getting hitched?” when you can just keep it drama-free?
3. Respecting Personal Space, Dude: Holiday dinners are like sacred family rituals, right? Adding a casual plus one might mess with the mojo. Let your family do their festive thing without the added complexity of introducing your casual flame. Keep the holiday zone free from relationship status updates, and everyone gets to enjoy the season drama-free.