Okay, so my friend just hooked up me and this guy. & I like him, and I'm pretty excited.
But the chances are my parents arn't going to let me date. He want me to go to the movies with him, and personally I don't like going to the movies of first dates. Excpecially when you just turned 13 and have overprotective parents.
I offerered to go to the pool club with him, I don't think he's too crazy about that idea. And he really does like me, alot. I made up the excuse not to go to the movies. I feel bad. What should I do?
orphans answered Saturday July 8 2006, 12:01 am: Tell this guy about your situation. Start by saying " I'm sorry i cancled about the movies, i would really like to go on a date with you but my parents are really overprotective and might not let me date." He should understand and respect your decision and maybe you two and compromise on a place to have your first date. Maybe you should have him come over to your house and meet your family..that way they might losen the rules and let you go on a date with him.
Good luck ;) [ orphans's advice column | Ask orphans A Question ]
shygirl66 answered Friday July 7 2006, 4:19 pm: Well, my friend has this problem, she invites a couple friends and has her b/f do that to. He knows she has overprotective parents and respects. Her parents listen in on their calls. Just invite a couple of friends and have your b/f do the same.
FlipShawtii answered Friday July 7 2006, 1:29 pm: i was in the same situation with you although for me i told him that my parents were overprotected .. my parents ended up knowing about me and him and i got into BIG BIG BBIIGGG trouble so my advice is just tell him that you're not allowed to date and if he cares about you he'll stay if he doesn't stay well it could be that he doesn't want you to get into trouble or that he only wanted to go out with you for the wrong reason. good luck hunn! [ FlipShawtii's advice column | Ask FlipShawtii A Question ]
clouded_bluee answered Friday July 7 2006, 1:25 pm: There's many things you could do, you could go to the mall, go bowling, go to a waterpark depending on where you live. You could go to his house or he could go to yours. Just think of soem fun things you liek and suggest things to him and see what he thinks after all you both want to be confertable. [ clouded_bluee's advice column | Ask clouded_bluee A Question ]
Jitter answered Friday July 7 2006, 1:03 pm: I think what you could do that instead of you just not likin goin to the movies why don't you just invite him over to your house to watch a movie and then your parents could meet him and won't feel overprotective maybe they'll like him and stuff well hope I helped =) [ Jitter's advice column | Ask Jitter A Question ]
Lola answered Friday July 7 2006, 11:10 am: First of all, its really great that you have a boyfriend and all, especially that he likes you alot like you said.
But, on the other hand, dating a guy,going out with him and having overprotective parents at the same time just don't really work together.
I know what your going through, because I have been in that situation too before. I had a boyfriend and we really liked each other, but he always used to ask me out and i'd just make up any lame excuse and turn him down because my parents don't let me date. Until at the end, he started losing interest in me and a couple of days later, he just broke up with me.
Anyways, i am telling you this, because i want you to know the end of the story your leading. So you have 1 of 2 things you could do, either to go out straight and tell him how your parents are bit strict and don't really like the idea of dating, and if he really likes you as you say, then he'll stick around and understand, but if he doesn't , then he'll just tell you that this relationship won't work and he'll break up, and you'll know that he really didn't like you as he said. More and more, the 2nd thing is that if having a boyfriend is going to cause so much trouble between you and your family, then i suggest that you just break up and mabye you could be good friends or something.
In conclusion, i could have told you to sit with your parents and tell them that you really like this boy and want to date him, but because i was in your place, and i've already tried to have this conversation with my parents and convince them, but they still refused and it was nothing but a waste of time,so don't do that,if you want to stick to my advice.
Finally, if there is anything else that you need help with, just let me know. [ Lola's advice column | Ask Lola A Question ]
Esty-Metallica answered Friday July 7 2006, 11:07 am: Hi im realy happy you found someone that likes you and you like him back, that is so cute. I am really sorry your parents dont let you go on dates. But if you tell them how nice he is and how great and that you guys really do like eachother and he asked you out your parents might change there mind.
Once my parents did not let me go on dates but i told them how i really wanted to go n a date and i made this lie saying that all my firneds already wnet on dates. They said yes and gave it a try. Talk to your parents:)! If they say no have a small party at your house with your bffaes and the guy you like invite them over have fun!
Elcee answered Friday July 7 2006, 11:05 am: Why don't you ask your guy to come to your house and meet your parents before going on a date. That way they can see who you want to go out with. I know it's a bit old-fashioned for the guy to meet the parents first but sometimes this works better than sneaking about behind their backs. A good place to start with would be to go for a coffee at the shopping centre or a walk in the park. If he is at all keen on you he will agree to what you suggest. If he refuses then he can't be that serious about you.
nikitathecheetah answered Friday July 7 2006, 10:53 am: hey well thats great that you found a guy... but ask your parents again if your allowed to date... if not then don't bother too hook up with that guy because the chances of them finding out are alot... so before you date him talk to your parents and tell them that you and this guy like eachother... and if they don't want you to see him then i suggest you shouldn't because of they find out you had a boyfriend you will get in trouble... i know this because im not allowed to date.. and i still try to get me a guy.. but everything just backfires. so yeah i hope i helped bye!!!
xomichelle891xo answered Friday July 7 2006, 10:40 am: Well, thats fun. Congrats on the guy. :] I think you have to get to know him to figure out where you guys want to go. Theres plenty of places besides the movies. Maybe you guys could just hang out at his house or your mutual friends house. As for your parents, youre only 13. They have a right to be overprotective, although I know thats annoying. Im not trying to be a bad influence, but lots of kids just go on dates and dont tell their parents. It might be hard to do because you cant drive or if you are the kind of person that is always honest with your parents. But, its an alternative way to go on a date. You should talk to them though and see if maybe they've changed their minds. [ xomichelle891xo's advice column | Ask xomichelle891xo A Question ]
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