telling parents

[simpleasthat]

This isn't really to do with dating or the relationship but how do i tell my parents that I'm currently with someone.

to make it more awkward how do I tell them that tshe lives in America and prove that she isnt a male paedophile in a basement lol

cheers
Sam

[Krafty]

You would be better off not telling them...

[IAMWILL]

Im sorry, but you can't "be with someone" that lives in a different country. Your at least 3000 miles away, and thats too much. Don't get me wrong, I believe in long distance relationships, but this is to much. All its doing is restricting your freedom to enjoy teenage-hood, and I would definitely say your better off in many ways without each other. This can be a friendship, but not a serious relationship.

Thats my opinion though, nothing more.

[simpleasthat]

I can see where you are coming from, but it's hard you know, you can't leave someone you've promised you wouldn't leave :| i'm not going to unless she wants me to.

[Gumleaf]

well leaving the debate of whether or not you should be with her aside, why do you need to tell them right now anyways? is there a reason? because if not then why don't you just leave things how they are and she can be your secret.

[simpleasthat]

1. i dont like keeping secrets from parents... 2. i felt that the sooner i told them, the easier it would be for me to go see her later on

[Aves]

Ok, because I know both of you (to a certain extent), I think you guys are going to be great. And you just have to tell you're parents, plain and simple. How is you're choice, but if they try and say you can't talk to her ever again, tell them "FUCK YOU, I LOVE HER! AND IT'S MY DECISION ON WHO I LOVE!" Maybe go easy on the language, because I'm not sure how your parents are about swearing.
I really do hope you too can meet up.
Best of luck.

[AutumnDae]

Get Jessi in here! I know she can give you better advice than I can! :P

It will be easier telling them sooner, rather than later. Maybe just mention her offhand, and if they pick up that she's not a usual friend that you talk about, use that as an opener to explain.

And, it might help to show them where you met, if you are comfortable revealing VT.

[nick]

Sam, I don't really see what you would gain by telling them at the moment. You'd probably just get a talk about the dangers of the internet.

[Confused123]

yes that's exactly what you get. I agree with IAMWILL but its up to you really
best luck :)

Edit:50th post yay :)

[simpleasthat]

No need for anymore replies atm :'(

[Mikey]

I used to do dating like this but I stopped as it was too hard to go through without being with the person. You should just keep it to yourself.

[Beautiful Obsession]

why do you have to tell them?
if it was me tellin my parents this the 1st thing they would say is
hes prob a pedofile who is 60 and ground me off the computer lol.

[JackOfClubs]

If you really want to tell them, the best way to do it is at the dinner table or somewhere you are just having a conversation. And don't exaggerate/lie, it will only make things harder or worse.

[sebbie]

A key point in this is how did you meet the girl?

If you met on a holiday then that would be easier to break to your parents, however if it is some random girl who you have met over the internet and got talking to suspicions will arise and judgements will be made.

Remember that your parents will just be looking out for your best interests...

[mrmcdonaldduck]

just dont tell them. it would be easier for you and her

[simpleasthat]

No need for anymore replies atm :'(

do people not have brains to read, no need its over. please lock.

[Eagle1]

well leaving the debate of whether or not you should be with her aside, why do you need to tell them right now anyways? is there a reason? because if not then why don't you just leave things how they are and she can be your secret.

Agreed no rush

[simpleasthat]

FFSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS cant people read!!!!!

[Viral Death]

Edit: Broken up sorry

Request Lock on this thread

[Grey fox]

No need for anymore replies atm :'(

That's sad, poor you. Want to talk about what happened?

Next time (if there is a next time lol) that you find yourself in a relationship like this though, just tell them. It's not uncommon for teenagers to have internet relationships nowadays. My first proper one started off, then my parents took me to meet him.

Fingers crossed for you that they are supportive and pretty cool parents!

[simpleasthat]

She broke with, me end of story, we are just friends now :). Life goes on, thanks for unecessary advice anyway. PLEASE LOCK!!!

[AllThatIsLeft]

:locked: as requested by the OP.