Sounds like you're trying to be the diplomatic– it's the right thing to do, nice guy. Tealights[above] is pretty spot-on.
Girlfriend has her reasons and you shouldn't pressure her. You were 19 once and had your reasons for keeping things to yourself or until you felt ready. Your friend's opinions weigh heavy at that age and I'm sure they've questioned your age and what you all have in common. IJS...it's a normal response to a 10year age difference at such a young age.
Don't make it about you. Just encourage her to help build her confidence.
If you feel that uncomfortable about it, you may have to weigh your options and move on.
As a teen, I was a black guy dating a white girl. I understood why she wasn't in such a rush to tell her parents. She knew them better than I did. I didn't pressure her. She took babysteps to introduce me to them. After months of know my name and that I was a friend, over time they got to know me and begrudgingly accepted me.
I'm 29... She is 19. It's been 8 months her parents still don't know
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Sounds like you're trying to be the diplomatic– it's the right thing to do, nice guy. Tealights[above] is pretty spot-on.
Girlfriend has her reasons and you shouldn't pressure her. You were 19 once and had your reasons for keeping things to yourself or until you felt ready. Your friend's opinions weigh heavy at that age and I'm sure they've questioned your age and what you all have in common. IJS...it's a normal response to a 10year age difference at such a young age.
Don't make it about you. Just encourage her to help build her confidence.
If you feel that uncomfortable about it, you may have to weigh your options and move on.
As a teen, I was a black guy dating a white girl. I understood why she wasn't in such a rush to tell her parents. She knew them better than I did. I didn't pressure her. She took babysteps to introduce me to them. After months of know my name and that I was a friend, over time they got to know me and begrudgingly accepted me.