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Hello. ♥
I'm basically with this amazing guy, whom I really like. [Well, not really 'together', but getting there :)] Problem is, he's just a wee bit older then me. I'm 18 and he's 22. Some of my friends are like 'Wow! He's a bit older then you, huh?!' (Mostly my guy friends say this). Others are really happy that I found someone that I like so much. (Mostly my girl friends).
Problem is how do I tell my parents? I know they're going to be shocked, just because of his age. But he's a really nice guy, amazingly nice, and I want them to see that. Also, the friends that didn't approved of this, how to I get them to be more understanding?
PS; I know my parents are going to be like 'he's older then you and mostly all older guys go for one thing; sex'. But, believe me, this guy is NOT like that. We talk everyday on the phone and computer. He's an all around sweetheart. I just don't know how to get people to see that, especially my parents.
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Sometimes the people you love won't always understand what you want them to. You have to understand that part even if it may be hard. Your friends aren't saying that to get on your nerves or anything, but they want to protect you from something bad happening. They should meet this guy. They need to get to know him better then by judging him by his age. He is only 4 years older than you and that's not much. You're 18, so you can date who ever you want. Anyways, telling your parents might be nerve racking. Just sit down with them and talk to them. Tell them you met this really great guy and just tell them things about him. Then tell them his age. If they don't aproove, don't get into an argument. Again, they are your parents and they love you so they just want to protect you. They don't know him so they might over react. After a while, they should meet him as well. They need to get to know him as a person rather then thinking that all he wants is sex. Not EVERY guy is like that and not every guy is an asshole. As they get to know him as a human being, they will see how he is and accept him. You seem to really like this guy, so don't let people's opinions ruin that for you.
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