hey i have a problem that is killing me right now and i dont know what 2 do so here it go. I am 20 yrs old and i am dating a guy that is 17 yrs old than i am. i descided 2 let my parents no and when i told them they was so upset, they told me that they would not accept it and that i should be with someone younger. I dont know what should i do cause i love this guy and i love my parents so what should i do be with him and ignore my parent or take my parents advice
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Love Life? idanceinmyroom answered Tuesday December 19 2006, 3:25 pm: well that is definatly a tough situation...my advice would be to try telling your parents how much you care about him and how the age difference isnt a factor when it comes to love..they might be iffy about it now but maybe that is because they dont understand fully...also, i would try doing something with them all...maybe invite them all out to dinner so they can meet and talk and so your parents can see that he is a really wonderful guy who cares for you just as much as you care for him..you dont love someone because of their age, you love them because you just do. try to explain that to your parents..and that you dont want to have to choose between them (because that is never a good situation..and always ends up in a negative way)...so just try talking to them..maybe even try telling him (before you go out to dinner or something with them all) how your parents feel..and that it's not HIM they dislike, it's the age difference..they are not trying to offend him in any way i'm sure...they just want to see you happy and in love, so you need to show them that and that he is an amazing guy who truly cares for you...i hope this advice helped, please let me know how things go..i'm always here! <33 [ idanceinmyroom's advice column | Ask idanceinmyroom A Question ]
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