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18/f
I met a guy through online dating a few weeks back. We really hit it off. He only lives a few miles away from me and shares almost all of the same interests. He also seems extremely sweet! He said that he wants to take me out on a date, and I really want to go. Now, the dating site I met him on does background checks. Obviously he's not a psycho because they let him through. We've also skyped multiple times, so I know he's actually a real person. However, I have a problem. For the time being, I live with my parents instead of in a dorm (for various private family reasons). Because I'm at home, I'm basically under a microscope. My parents are very open, liberal, and accepting- but they're also very nosy. I have no idea how to breech the topic that I met a guy online and want to date him! I don't know how comfortable they'd be with that. I'm an only child, so they're pretty protective. How do I tell them??? Of course I'd be super careful. I'd let them meet him and make sure they think he's "sane." I's also go on dates with him in public places and avoid situations where I could get into trouble. But, as far as I can tell, he's normal and sweet. How do I tell them? (link)
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As you know, meeting men online is very dangerous. They can put on a whole different person online, skype or anything like. But I understand if you want to try it.
If I were you, I would tell him your bringing your friend. For example, tell him your and your girlfriend are going to see a local football team and ask if he wants to join.
Going some place public is always safe because if hes not sane, its not like he would do anything in front of a ton of people, and it will give you the chance to determine if he is "sane" or not.
Going with your friend just gives you back up. Especially if you find out hes a creep.
Now telling your parents is going to be hard though. I totally feel you, because I have been in the same exact situation recently.
However, to tell my parents, I first sat down with my mother, because she is more strict than my father, and told her that I met this guy from a website and he lives really close and I want to meet up with him at the mall. Her immediate answer was no, but once I explained to her that my best friend was also going, who she knew and trusted, she was okay with it.
If you wanted to get really tricky. You could just tell your parent your going with your girlfriend and meet him there. Then later on when you want to go on a date just you and him, you can tell them how you met him a little while ago at a football game with your best friend or something of the such.
Hope this helps!!! :)
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