How to have a relationship when your parents are strict?

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There is this guy I really like. I know he likes me back. It just gets me thinking if me and him were to go out my parents are really strict. If I were to get a boyfriend they would want to meet him right away and they want him to ask for permission to date me. (Which is ridiculous because it’s not like its a marriage proposal) I find this extremely embarrassing. Do you think this is much for them to ask or am I wrong? I’m going to be sixteen soon. I understand there concern but if me and this guy to end up going out I don’t know how to handle the situation. Not going out with him is not a good option because I really do like him and I’ve already turned down two other guys because I was afraid of my parents. I’m not sure on how to stand up to them either. Do you have any advice?

Category: Tags: asked November 26, 2013

2 Answers

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Maybe you have already tried this but have you tried sitting your parents down and explaining to them that you would like to date a boy but would like to just have them meet him for a few min before you and him leave for a date? Tell them that they have raised you to be a responsible person who makes good choices if indeed you do. They will respect the grown up approach. Asking them for permission to ask you on a date is way to over the top. I have 3 kids and would respect them if they approached me in this manner.
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At some point you will have to stand up for your needs as a person and a budding adult. I think now is the time.