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How to tell parents/family I have been seeing someone who is older?

I am 20 and he is 31, we met online (on an app through chat). Not a LDR, he actually lives in my town. We have met up about 5-6 times now to hang out at his house, went out on a couple dinner/lunch dates... and just recently stayed over his house.

Keeping this a secret from my family is driving me insane. Usually my parents aren't very nosey, but ever since I broke up with my previous boyfriend they are always asking where I am going. I also have extended family visiting, who are also being quite nosey to what I'm doing and where I am going. (Poor timing)

I am suppose to be seeing him tomorrow, and I am honestly running out of excuses to where I am going. Should I tell them before I go over his house? I am not sure what to tell them...

Should I immediately mention his age, or wait it out until they are used to me dating someone new?

Should I just say "I am going on a date with a guy I met"? I'm just concerned about what follow up questions they will have and how I will handle them.

Recently when I have been going over his house he asks me, "Did you tell them where you actually went this time?" and when I say no he seems a little disappointed.

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Why can't you just tell them you're seeing this guy without saying his age? I doubt they will immediately ask his age anyway. Even if they do, it pretty normal. Men go out with younger women. Your age difference is about the most normal or even perfect difference.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    you are an adult so you can date have sex and marry whomever you wish (as long as they are adults as well) its NORMAL to have an age gap in a long term romantic relationship ---- if they dont like it so what??? this is YOUR life your feelings you have to live it not them

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