How do I tell my parents I have a girlfriend?

[StephenDay1998]

Strange question, I know.

So...Me and my girlfriend have been dating for almost 3 months now, its long distance and online, we haven't met each other IRL yet, but we Skype and chat every day so I know she's definetly a real girl.

Anyway, onto the question, my parents have always disapproved of any girls entering my life, which is why I was always afraid of asking girls out. Now, without my parents knowing, I got a girlfriend, almost 3 months ago... and I'm scared my parents will tell me to break up with her, which I don't want to do....

So, my question is, how to I tell my parents this news? I'm nervous and could use some advice, thanks.

[Aardbei]

Firstly, who you date is up to you and not your parents, and it's not their decision to make about who you see. If your girlfriend was much older or much younger or part of a bad crowd then maybe I'd understand, but they don't know any of that about her so they can't make that judgement about whether she's 'suitable', and they should trust your instinct on the issue.

Secondly, in terms of actually telling them - could you tell them you have a close friend online first, and see how that goes? That will get them used to the idea of the long distance/online aspect and then once you've seen how they take it you can maybe tell them she's your girlfriend.