How to Tell Your Parents You Have a Boyfriend

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Relationships is one of the ‘forbidden’ topics is most homes which makes it difficult for young people to open up on the same. 

Girls have been taught to stay away from boys and fear them. Which I believe is the reason that we are having many irresponsible and abusive relationships.

Most parents and strict, therefore, bringing up the boyfriend topic will get you in lecture room. It is a fact that young girls have boyfriends and I would encourage you to tell your parents. 

It is not easy to bring this topic up and that is why, I will give you a strategy to make it a ride in the park.

Steps of Breaking the News to Your Folks

1.      Find out whether your parents are okay with it

In most cases you will find out they are not okay with you having a boyfriend especially when you are in school. However, one day they will get comfortable with the idea. 

If your parents are okay with you dating then spill the beans, if not go to step two.

 

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      2.       Find out the reasons as to why they are against it

Mostly parents are scared that you will make wrong choices when you start dating when in school. Try to establish the reasons why your parents are against you having a boyfriend then you can be able to deal with them.

      3.      Shed some light on the truth of the matter

This is literally always the elephant in the room. You know how your parents react so be smart when bringing up the topic.

Do it when your parents are in a good mood. And also start with the parent you connect better with.  Bring up general situations about relationships so as to create a conducive environment for the topic on relationships.

     4.      Break the news

By this time you should be comfortable letting them into your private space. At this point you can mention that you have a friend and you are really close, you help each other and build in each other in many aspects.

Remember you are testing the waters so you do not have to disclose the entire story to them.

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      5.      Keep mentioning him once in a while

Your objective is for your parents to get comfortable with the idea of you having a boyfriend. What you should do is to mention him once in a while. Passing a greeting is the best way to go about it.

You do not want to overdo it also so keep it simple and not too often.

 Now you know how to go about it. Gather the courage and open up to your parents, they will respect you for being honest.

     

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