My boyfriends 30 and I am 18 how do I tell dad?

Question

ok so I met this guy a few years back at my job. He dated my dads friend and we just became really close. I told him everything and he helped me through a really rough family situation and a abusive relationship. About 10 months ago we got out of our old relationships and looked to each other for support. They were both 3 year relationships. We ended up falling for each other hard. we have now been "together" for 8 months and about a month ago I told my mom and she was pretty supportive but just worried about the age difference? I am terrified of telling my dad thought! He has always been really supportive of me and has always said as long as I am happy he is! I am just afraid he will hate me! I still live at home and am going to a community college which they pay for. My mom has given me 3 weeks to tell my dad b\c she hates hiding it from him. The only reason my dad really hates him is because hes friends with his ex. His ex was crazy and kenny tended to drink a lot when he was with her. I am so scared my dad will judge him for someone hes not! HELP

Answer 1

I know this is not what you want to hear, but there is the life experience factor to take into consideration.  In order for love to last, it must be based on something other than circumstance or appearance.  You are right to feel concern.  Any parent would feel apprehensive if not hostile to the idea of a 30 year old dating his 18 year old daughter.

  

Answer 2

don't ever tell your pop.

Answer 3

he is your dad he may get freaked out but it will be ok just tell hem that he has changed n your dad wont hate u b/c he luvs u he mite be glad that u didnt hide it or lie about it if he does get mad give hem time to cool off he'll calm down but if u hide it. it'll make things wores get hem wen hes happy. GOOD LUCK WIT YOUR BF

Answer 4

If you really want to stay with this man, then you need to tell your dad. Sit down and tell him how you feel about this situation. He has to understand that this is your life and you might not always pick the best things to do with your life, but you need to live and make mistakes and good decisions by yourself.

I was 18 and my boyfriend was 29 and I told my father. He was not happy about it either, but we are still married today for 7 years with 4 children.

Best of luck to you and your decisions!

Answer 5

well what i would do is first of all tell your dad you have a boyfriend then tell him everything good about him then say who he is. And if your dad said what makes you happy makes him happy he'll be sure to understand