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[Firefly-823]

How do I tell my mom that I (a 17 year old) is dating a 22 year old man? I truly believe that he is the one and don't want to keep hiding it from my family, I really need advice!!!

Also how do you guys feel about it? Are there any parents out there that are for or against it and why?

[Firefly-823]

Well she doesnt know that we are dating and Im not quite sure how she will take the news

[Mamyalynne]

Two choices really, keep it secret or tell her and deal with the reaction - as a Mum I know which I'd prefer.

[hc4361]

If you think you are mature enough to be dating, you should be mature enough to tell your parents.

It will be fine

[pixie374]

It's better she finds out from you telling her, than some other way...

[EDDIE51]

I agree with all the others 17 to 22 is nothing . I met my wife when I was 23 and she was 18. (same age gap) we had our 42nd wedding anniversary this year!

[Firefly-823]

So my uncle ended up telling my mom and she was *** at first, more so about the fact that I had lied. But on Saturday we had a family gathering and she told me to invite him so that the family could meet him and everybody thought he was really nice!!! Thank you so much guys for the advice.

[Mamyalynne]

So pleased it all worked out for you x