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Re: Parents say that the girl im dating cant be my friend and my girlfriend? - May 14th 2022, 06:13 PM

My parents wouldn’t let me hang around with males at all which is funny to me since I’m not straight haha.

I think parents are worried about things getting sexual or “inappropriate” when someone is in a relationship.

Have you considered talking to them calmly and asking them to clarify some of the rules? You can say you understand they’re looking out for your safety and your girlfriend’s safety but that you’re confused about some of the rules. Let them know you’re confused on why things have to be super different just because you’re in a relationship. Explain what you’re confused with and why, without accusing them of anything. Making accusations can cause them to become defensive and want to listen to your side less. You can also suggest some compromises. For example maybe you can ask if you can hang out together with your bedroom door open so they can check in every now and then but you still get some privacy?


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