Yea! His Parents Approve!

Here's some good news.

Today my YM told his parents (who met me once in person and talked to me on the phone a couple of times in the 9ish months we've been together since they live 1500 miles away) that

a) I am 13 years older than him.

and

b) I was one of his college professors.

We have been stressing out about this big time for months since I am going home with him for the holidays in December and we wouldn't be able to avoid anymore the routine questions about my career which would in turn lead to questions about my age. We were much more concerned about the career thing though... his parents are waaay conservative and he was sure they'd flip their lids over the student/teacher thing. (This is an adult student/teacher thing-- he took a grad course from me, so please don't envision some sick child abuse situation.)

Anyway, they were happy for us because they've watched how happy he's been during our time together and the biggest question they had was about what I want for breakfast when I come to their house in December! Cool! :D

YAAAY! So good to hear about parents APPROVING for a change! This bodes very well for you and your honey for the long haul. I bet you're feeling pretty relaxed now. Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and so on!:D

That is exciting news, it is such a relief when you are accepted. I hope you have great holidays!!!

Thanks guys! I am so relieved and so happy. I didn't realize how much this acceptance would mean to me but I have been on cloud nine all day! Woo hoo!

Yaayyy jemma! Thats great!:D

Wow kindanice, that new avatar looks just like you. Very cute!

Getting past the parent "hurdle" in our relationships feels great doesn't it? I know when I met Chris' parents I was soooooo worried about it, and how they would feel about me. I must admit, I was shocked that they took it so well, and that they were more than approving of our relationship. Shocked, but relieved! I've also met his grandparents and met with their approval as well. Actually I've now met his entire family, all with good results. My family is not as supportive or approving, but it sure helps to have his family as support.

Congrats on their approval, and I'm sure this will make things much easier in your relationship. :-)

That acceptance from his parents must feel wonderful. I haven't had quite the same experience, but I will say that when he told his parents my age I felt a huge weight slip off me. They weren't happy, but at least the facts were laid out and we could all move forward.