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How do I (24F) convince my dad (60’s M) to allow me to date?

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I (24F) stayed with my parents (60s) for the last 2 years, and when this year started, my parents announced that they would relocate to a different country (my dad’s country). They gave us (me and my brother) 6 months to settle our businesses and figure things out so we can all relocate. I have been staying with my parents for the last 2 years, while my brother (26M) lives separately.<br><br>I wasn’t comfortable with leaving my country, and my brother wasn’t happy with the idea at first, but he said he would relocate with our parents because he doesn’t want them to be alone, as they already have no family left in my country. I am the only one left, and when I told them I wouldn’t be going, they convinced me to go with them. At first, I was afraid of disappointing them, but as time went by and I got to spend more time with friends and enjoy my life, I decided not to go and said I would stay in my country.<br><br>Since I decided to stay, my parents kept complaining about me staying behind and how terrible of a daughter I am. This went on for a while until they eventually decided to let it go and only come to visit me from time to time.<br><br>I recently met a guy (26M), and he seems very nice. He’s kind and fun to be around, and I think I could like him. My brother says he’s kind of a player, but I don’t know what to believe. We have been seeing each other for a while, and I was thinking of introducing him to my parents at some point.<br><br>My parents have always said they would never allow me to date or marry anyone until they approve. I am afraid of telling them about the guy because they might not like him and would prevent me from seeing him, which I have witnessed in the past with other girls. They also get very upset when I even mention the idea of dating. I want to date him freely without the stress of my parents not liking it.<br><br>What should I do?

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