what is the best way to go about telling your parents that you are going to move in with your girl/boyfriend?!?
2006-07-31 09:51:45 · 28 answers · asked by jessie 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
my parents dont agree with this behavior...what can you say to change their minds?
2006-07-31 09:56:50 · update #1
Well, a lot of advance preparation needs to be done. You need to be able to:
Really put each other first (even above Mom and Dad);
Take full responsibility for your decisions and for your life together (not running home to Mommy and Daddy if something goes wrong)
Make a permanent commitment - in public so you're accountable.
Then you need to say something to the effect of '[S/he] and I are thinking of getting married. How do you feel about that?' and take it from there.
Once you get married, I suppose it will be obvious to everyone that you will be moving in together...
2006-07-31 09:59:36 · answer #1 · answered by songkaila 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your old enough its totally your decision. Let your parents meet your partner so they feel comfortable,it will help when time comes. Parents will worry about their kids even when their kids are parents. You both be together let your parents know you 2 are commited and wish to see how it goes living together. tell them you love them an appreciate every thing they have done for you, but you feel mature enough now the make your decisions. As life is one big learning experience, you have to learn from your mistakes your self trial an error. They may feel neglected but insure them its ok, tell them they must come for a meal when your settled and you will keep in touch. Be honest and straight forward they will appreciate that.
2006-07-31 09:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by a mother 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends, how old are you? Do they like the bf/gf? If you are old enough they can't stop you anyway so just tell them. Listen to their concerns with the respect they deserve as your parents, consider the fact that they just might be right and are older and wiser than you, then do it anyway.
2006-07-31 09:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by dappersmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show them a marriage certificate and surely they will be very happy... orelse send copy of your death certificate so that they would just cry once... but dont tell you parents you are moving out with your bf, it will just hurt them knowing their child might be in wrong hands... which is apparently proven worldwide....
2006-07-31 09:58:21 · answer #4 · answered by too_unconditional 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be completely honest with then....sit down and tell them that you are a grown person and that you have made that decision. Your parents will respect you a lot more if you are straight forward about it.
2006-07-31 09:56:47 · answer #5 · answered by sarah_live4christ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I am pregnant, well now that I have your attention, I'm not but I do have something to tell you, they will be so relieved that the news won't floor them. or just tell them you are getting an apt with a friend. later they will find out who the friend is I am sure.
2006-07-31 09:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
by chatting friendly, ask about their life when they meet(you perents), how and when started living together. then talking about freinds who started living with thier partners. they will catch that you too want something like this. if they ask you thierself , then continue. otherwise start by telling about your b/f, how you spend time and enjoy and at last that you want to live with him.
THATS IT
also show them that your choice is right, yourb/f is nice and responsible. ask for your parents to invite him to join tea party at your home. if your choice is right they also accept him and no reason they will stop u from moving there.
2006-07-31 09:58:44 · answer #7 · answered by pretty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be honest. How old are you? Can the two of you afford a place and all that comes with the responsibility?
2006-07-31 09:54:27 · answer #8 · answered by flowerlover12003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how old you are. If you are over eighteen, just come out honestly and tell them. They could be happy, or they could be mad and unhappy, only you will know that.
I just hope you are of age, and adult, otherwise, it could be a big problem.
2006-07-31 09:55:12 · answer #9 · answered by johnb693 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont tell them anything just yet, slowly moves in.. like spend the night over there here and there then eventually, u probably dont even need to ask them! thats what i did and it worked!
2006-07-31 09:55:06 · answer #10 · answered by Jade 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋