I'm dating this guy, and I met him online. I want him to meet my parents because we both want to get serious, but I know that my parents are against the internet dating idea. What is a good way to introduce them, leaving the internet out?
2006-12-13 13:41:19 · 30 answers · asked by megs1302 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I would say that you met him out one night, and you two were very interested in each other. Just leave out the part about meeting on the internet. What they don't know will not hurt them as long as this guy is treating you right.
2006-12-13 13:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by Digi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you know what your parents are going to say about the Internet connection. . . . . Consider this, your parents are looking out for your best interests, perhaps since they are older and have more experience they just might know more than you do. I'm sure you realize that there are a lot of scammers & predators floating around on line, so If you are serious about this guy, be honest with your folks, and give serious thought to what they say.
2006-12-13 14:03:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That really depends on how old you are. If you're an adult I don't see why you should have to tell them how you met. If you are under the age of 18 then you probably should tell them how you met. The question I'm wondering is ..have you met face to face yet? If so and you trust this guy already, what's the big deal on how you met. If not, then please for your own sake.. let someone know where you are going or better still, take a trusted friend with you the first time you meet.
2006-12-13 13:44:46 · answer #3 · answered by sallylip2000_ca 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Just get started with normal introduce that take out the internet and than later on the dinning if your parents ask about "How do you guy get to know each others, than tell them after the dinning." It would be best after a few knowing each others at dinning time and tell them when after the dinning.
Cause first impression is important, so get the good one out from your boyfriend first than to the second step tell the truth. your parents will forgive you.
2006-12-13 13:47:22 · answer #4 · answered by melvinsyc 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Given the time you have been dating. I dont know how long its been, but if you can show them its doin ok then I see no prob. But you know your parents best. As a parent I would like to see it work a while before getting serious. Online, offline, All parents are hard to convince that this is the guy and give up their daughter. Think before you act, thats what I mean.
Good luck
2006-12-13 13:46:22 · answer #5 · answered by wingedladyk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had a really difficult time telling my parents about a guy I met on the internet, too. When I felt things were getting serious between he and I and he decided to fly cross-country to meet me, I felt that was a good time to tell my parents. I told them how I felt about him and asked them for their support in making things work. I also let them openly discuss with me their concerns on the issue (there are plenty of valid ones, trust me!), then went on to tell them a little bit about him and our shared interests. When they realized how I felt and that we shared many things in common, they did agree to give it a try- with a few ground rules. My parents were surprisingly supportive, but my mom did want to go with me to pick him up from the airport. And while it was completely embarrassing to stand there with my mom, I was glad I was honest with her and she loved and supported me enough to be there. The guy turned out to be not quite what I expected though, and I was glad I had told my parents about him. If something had happened to me, they would've had no idea as to what was going on. If I were you, I would be honest. I know it's probably not what you want to hear, but if things get serious between you and your internet boyfriend, you'll want them to meet anyway, right? Show them the statistics, and let them read some online articles about people who met their significant others online. It's happening all the time! Tell them you'll be safe and offer their input and advice. Chances are they just want their daughter to be happy and safe. Good luck! <3
2006-12-13 13:51:32 · answer #6 · answered by xxhalloqueenxx 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As always... just be very careful with people you meet on the internet... if you've met him in person already and have gotten to know him other than just the internet, than I'd say go ahead and introduce him to friends and family. It's a ood idea if you get to know him in person before you introduce him to anyone, though. Best of luck!
2006-12-13 13:43:36 · answer #7 · answered by unicarel 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dont tell them u met on the net make up a story like u met at a party or met through a friend or u were playing pool with ur friends and his friends wanted to play with u guys and got to know him like dat. Trust me i know how parents are wen u tell them u met through the net, they will never take u guys seriously. so just make up a good story and then maybe in 20 years time u can tell them the truth lol wen they cant do anything about it lol -
Good Luck sweety
2006-12-13 13:46:22 · answer #8 · answered by LaTn_ChIcK 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Of course you leave the internet out. He's in town so tell the truth. "Bruce here lives in an apartment across town. His parents are in Iowa but he decided it was best if he learned some responsibility by living on his own. He has a rooommate who is going to be a priest, er, make that minister.
2006-12-13 13:43:55 · answer #9 · answered by ALWAYS GOTTA KNOW 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well this is crazy.. where did you guys 'actually' meet?.. because I met my BF of 2 years off the internet and when my mom asked I told her Taco Bell, because.. well.. that's where we actually met.. my parents are kinda like that too.. i guess cuz of the safety thing.. but do what feels right to you.. if you want to actually tell them - do it.. don't be afraid because your parents will love you no matter what!
2006-12-13 13:43:21 · answer #10 · answered by heather 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋