Parents Won't Let Me Date My New Boyfriend

[Crispybacon]

Hi guys... So I went on a date with a guy a few days ago (yes, I'm gay) and we really hit it off great. He's 19 and I'm 17, so it's not a huge age gap, but my parents are completely against me dating him. I've seen him a few more times since then and can't stop thinking about him. Is there any way I could somehow change their minds about him? He means so much to me and u couldn't stand not being able to be with him.:confused:

[Meron]

Parents don't often feel comfortable about this sort of things, I don't think you can turn this table.

[Flapjack]

Maybe try to prove he is a good person?

[Uniquemind]

Get rich, leave and throw your parents into the wind of your past.

[City Kid]

What are your parents' reasons for being against this relationship? Do they dislike the fact you're gay or do they have something against this guy in particular? Or do they just not want you to have a relationship at all?

I can just tell you what I'd do if I were in your situation. I wouldn't care what my parents thought and have that relationship if it were the thing that was making me happy. Then again, I'm not really close with them anyway, so it wouldn't bother me if I got into a fight with them over it. So I'm not saying it's wise, I'm just saying that's what I'd do.

[Just JT]

That's a tough one, I happy my rents are cool with it. I have about the same age difference between me and mine. And that was a concern for them as he is now 18 this month. And we've done a lot of talking about that to. And that might be what you need to do with your parents.

But you'll need to show that your mature enough to have a mature convo about it. And I'd try to be open to their concerns, and well as explaining your side without placing blame, or any wrong on anyone's part. You need to find out why they are opposed to this.

[DoodleSnap]

Why are your parents uncertain? If you understand their feelings, you might better be able to discuss it and better the situation.

[ashdyn]

What are your parents' reasons for being against this relationship? Do they dislike the fact you're gay or do they have something against this guy in particular? Or do they just not want you to have a relationship at all?

I can just tell you what I'd do if I were in your situation. I wouldn't care what my parents thought and have that relationship if it were the thing that was making me happy. Then again, I'm not really close with them anyway, so it wouldn't bother me if I got into a fight with them over it. So I'm not saying it's wise, I'm just saying that's what I'd do.

So true. You gotta figure out what it is about him your parents don't like. Are they uncomfortable with your gayness in general or is it really because he's older than you? Have they met him? If so do you think he made a good impression?

If your gut says go for it then go for it. Your parents will always be your parents even if you get into a couple fights with them over who you date. Just try to show them how happy he makes you.

[WhoWhatWhen]

If he makes you happy be with him. Try to show your parents how happy he makes you and what a good guy he is.

[jamie_n5]

Well you can try to explain to them that you really care for him and want to see him. I imagine that you are going to keep seeing him anyway. Also have your parents accepted that you are gay and are alright with that?