Shoud you tell your parents that you are going on a first date with someone?
446031
It would depend on your relationship with your parents.\n\nDon't tell them if you don't want to, if your reasoning for telling them is because they expect it regardless of your wishes. If you feel compelled because you have an open relationship and share things like that then maybe you should tell them.
933891
Tell you parents, both sets.  Either they will accept you, or they will not.  Lying does not do anybody any good.  If you tell them, they MAY accept you guys dating.  If you hide it, you will never know.\nPlus, if you are caught, then no matter what the answer WOULD have been, it WILL now be "no."
109717
Sometimes it's a good idea to let your Boyfriend meet your parents before you actually go on a date with them (just to assure them that you'll be fine with him)\n\nNext, make sure you tell her about what you guys did, it'll help your parents trust you more if they know what you've done in the past and will be a little better at not holding you back.\n\nNext, don't date people your parent's wouldn't approve of.\n\nAnd if it all fails and your parents don't approve of your date, have your date come over to your house and hang out for a while under your parent's supervision. Most parent's would rather you be under their supervision rather than out there with another guy.
356944
dont say nothin its really none of there business you are who you are im sure they already know my mom said shes known for a while your mom knows shes just scared to say anything dont tell them separate if you wanna tell tell your mom first then  have her sit down with you and your dad
1019812
honestly. my family is the same way. its not so much that noone dates, its just that to my parents its taboo, and my sister well, shes an idiot. best advice i can give you. she doesnt need to know. believe me. ive been there, and ive done that. she might not get mad... but she might treat you like an idiot or something. there really is no reason she has to know. unless you are dating this boy... she doesnt need to know. even if you were dating him, dont tell her till its serious. but if you feel the need you MUST tell her. just drop it casually, dont make it a big deal, cuz then she will.ask her how her day was... then just say "oh hey, i like this boy", or "oh, guess what? turns out i have a boyfriend now." something casual. if she blows upp, and gets mad, then your gunna have to deal wiht it. because thats what girls do.. they date. and if your sister cant deal wiht that.. then she has some problems. best of luck. hope i helped.
1135615
You're the person that is going to be in the relationship, NOT you're parents.  Plus, emphasizing outward appearance is not something parents should teach their children.\n\nIf he's a great person and has a great personality, that goes WAY further than his looks.  Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and if you think he's a beautiful person, who cares what he looks like.\n\nI say go for it and if your parents hassle you, just say that you're not dating him for looks, but for the person he is, the way he treats you and the way he makes you feel.\n\nGood luck
830759
not at all\nthere's not much of a difference\ngood luck\nmake sure her parents are ok with her going out with someone to start with\nonce the air is cleared about this, everything will go smoothly
804125
Sounds like your mom is picking them based on the color of their skin.  \n\nSo far neither one has picked you. Pick the one you like.  \n\nIf you're not sure, tell both of them you like them and want to spend more time with them.  See what happens.  Try out one date each and see how you feel.  You don't have to be exclusive on this first date, because you know that first dates don't always work out.  Don't get too physical, because then you'll get a bad reputation.\n\nOnce you start dating, Sebaastian should stop talking to other girls on the phone.  If he continues, he's just a player and you should pick someone else.  SAme thing does for this other kid you like.  Remember, guys will flirt a lot just so they can get someone.
739018
If your dad says that you are allowed to have a boyfriend, why not have a chat with him about it. Don't necessarily tell him that you have a boyfriend, but just mention that there is a boy that like you and you think that he is nice, but he is just a friend. How would he feel if you went on a date with him. Doing it this way you are just testing the water so to speak. Just mention it casually too him, and then leave the situation for a while.\n\nThe thing is you don't want your dad to hear about you having a boyfriend some someone else, at least if you start testing the water, its a start to try and gage what your dad's reaction will be
187980
You should tell your parents. It is better for you to tell them than it would be for them to find out. Trust me on this one! Just tell them that he is more of a friend and try to explain to them your reasons. Ussual works.
969730
That shouldnt be embarassing but if it is then make up a different excuse. Tell him you like him but you dont want a boyfriend right now or be honest and tell him you would but you cant because your parents dont approve. Whatever your more compfortable with, good luck!!
1031927
Find the Matchmaker and tell them who you love,  the Parents usually respect the town matchmaker in arraigned marriages.  If not then I'd say tell your parents, If they don't like it you will have to make a clean break for it  because the Idea of Marring for love will be too radical, or they may suprize you who knows.
612760
Be honest. If your Dad is going to say or do something, it's better to warn her upfront. \n\nDid you tell because you were worried about her?
879935
tell him that your parents don't want you dating until you are (whatever age or amount of time until you are able to) and be sure to say that you like him as more than a friend. he will probably understand that and probably become a very close friend while he waits
738373
Don't stress about it. Unless you get into a girl/girl relationship, it's probably not imperative to tell your parents until you are sure. I thought I was going through a phase, too, but after a couple years a figured out I wasn't. You will eventually figure it out, as long as you don't obsess about it, and just listen to your heart (cheesy, I know, but true).
571393
TELL THEM!!!\nit screws up your whole relationship if you don't.
648630
I don't think it's much of their parents business unless they choose a partner of the same sex and they don't want to hide it from their parents... If that's the case I would say just be honest about it. Parents love you for you and even if they get upset at first, they will learn to except it.