when me and my bf both lived in tx we would go to eachothers houses well his parents were really protective of him like we couldnt be under the covers even if we were just hanging out with friends or just out talking to his parents and when he would come to my house my parents could really care less we could be laying on the couch with the covers over us that just didnt care but now that we have both moved when i go visit him his parents and they dont care what we do but my parents are always coming in and telling us to leave the door open so they can walk by and check up on us what the deal? should i tell my parents to back off or just listen to them and do as they say.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Love Life? Nik! answered Tuesday October 12 2004, 12:36 am: Talk to your boyfriend first, see if he has a problem with it. Then talk to your parents, and tell them that you think you guys deserve some privacy, and why all of a sudden they changed their minds about you two? Ask them if they lost trust in you for some reason. But make sure not to be too snappy about it, because then they'd prolly get mad. And if they say to still keep the door open and stuff, just listen to them, and then show them that you two can be trusted.
SullysGirl answered Monday October 11 2004, 7:06 pm: In my opinion, and experience, your parents are trying to protect you, i don't know how old you are, buti was only 18 when i had my first little girl, i wouldn't give her up, but i wish i had waited a little, maybe your parents don't want you 2 fooling around and something happening to you, besides, parents get crazy like that, and you most likely won't win, but try talking to them and coming to a compromise where you can have your privacy, and they can also check up on you, like you can ask to keep the door closed, but unlocked, get me? <3 Monique [ SullysGirl's advice column | Ask SullysGirl A Question ]
PiEtRuSzEwSkI answered Monday October 11 2004, 6:17 pm: Well first of all, thats weird, like the way all their minds changed, but take this to its advatage, at your house when you see each other do other fun things, like ahng out outside go on walks go to a movie or something, and if you absolutely need privacy, then go for a wlak to somewhere private, and when your at his house then you can do whatever it that yoo please (but be smart) but just make sure his parents dont change there mind about you and stuff, cause then you woudl have tow sets of parents that wont let you do anything, so make sure you dont take that part to its advantage, but when it comes your parents, dont get mad at them,. abd by doing what they say, there trust in you will build up, and eventually then they will trust that they can let you do that, and if they let you, then you have two houses that you can cuddle or whatever you do, at!! So make sure you wokr around all this carefully, cuz if you go spazing at your mom your not going to get your way!! Hope I helped!!!!! Let me know if i did, or if you need aymore help!! [ PiEtRuSzEwSkI's advice column | Ask PiEtRuSzEwSkI A Question ]
<3kiLeE answered Monday October 11 2004, 2:37 pm: yea listen to your parents it might b because you guys dont see each other alot and they think you guys want to some more stuff
Soris answered Monday October 11 2004, 1:55 pm: You can't really win a fight with your parents, so you're going to have to leave the door open, but if the intrusions really bother you, just arrange to meet your boyfriend somewhere besides at home. [ Soris's advice column | Ask Soris A Question ]
mysticpixie05 answered Monday October 11 2004, 9:46 am: I dont really know what is going on but my opinion would be is that your parent may have started to realize that your relationship with your boyfriend is becoming more serious. And maybe is parents are realizing that you two are old enough and mature enough to be trusted to be alone and hang out or whatever it is you may be doing when your together. I dont think that telling them to back off will solve to much but yet only start a fight and maybe suspect them of things going on that you are trying to hide from them, if any. So maybe just maturly ask them if maybe they wouldnt mind checking up on you so often. Try making them know that they can trust you. Prove to them that you are mature enough to have your boyfriend over and be alone with him without them thinking anything is going on between you two. I hope this helps. Good Luck. [ mysticpixie05's advice column | Ask mysticpixie05 A Question ]
alisonmarie answered Monday October 11 2004, 6:09 am: I don't know what's going on. Perhaps your parents are realizing your relationship is serious if you live far away and are still dating; like most parents, they probably want to protect you from making mistakes.
If this sudden switch of their attitude bothers you, I'd recommend asking them about it. Telling them to back off would only start a fight and make things worse for yourself. Ask them why they have started checking up on you. Let them know you are well informed and not making any stupid choices.
Basically, it's a 'their house, their rules' situation. You will ultimately need to do what they are saying, but if you are willing to have open, mature conversations with them life might be made easier for everyone.
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