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Do I have to tell them? I live with them I’m 21 and it’s a tinder date. I’ve been texting this boy for over a week and he * seems* really nice. We are going for a takeaway coffee and a walk around my local town... in daylight of course all very safe. I just don’t want to tell my parents because 1. I think they’ll heavily judge the tinder part and 2. I don’t like telling them these things because every time I do it ends up not working with a guy.
The thing is if I don’t tell them, I’ll essentially be lying telling them I’m meeting up with a girl friend. And I hate lying. Is it bad if I lie in this circumstance? Urgh I don’t know what to do. Also I get really embarrassed talking about boys
The thing is if I don’t tell them, I’ll essentially be lying telling them I’m meeting up with a girl friend. And I hate lying. Is it bad if I lie in this circumstance? Urgh I don’t know what to do. Also I get really embarrassed talking about boys
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In this situation it's fine, imo. Waiting to tell your parents until it's serious is perfectly normal.
That said, it sounds like you personally really don't want to lie, so that's up to you - if you feel that it would be wrong to lie and you'd feel too awful if you did, don't lie
That said, it sounds like you personally really don't want to lie, so that's up to you - if you feel that it would be wrong to lie and you'd feel too awful if you did, don't lie
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The second reason you gave is the reason why I personally wouldn't, to be honest. it's why I'd avoid broadcasting things too early in general. Just say you're hanging out with a friend, it's not really a huge lie unless your parents are very conservative.
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you dont have to tell them. but even tho the date does seem perfectly fine and in a relatively safe environment, i would make sure a friend or somebody knows where you are and who you’re with. can never be sure with things like tinder, better safe than sorry!
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(Original post by MadameRazz)
you dont have to tell them. but even tho the date does seem perfectly fine and in a relatively safe environment, i would make sure a friend or somebody knows where you are and who you’re with. can never be sure with things like tinder, better safe than sorry!
you dont have to tell them. but even tho the date does seem perfectly fine and in a relatively safe environment, i would make sure a friend or somebody knows where you are and who you’re with. can never be sure with things like tinder, better safe than sorry!
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(Original post by _gcx)
The second reason you gave is the reason why I personally wouldn't, to be honest. it's why I'd avoid broadcasting things too early in general. Just say you're hanging out with a friend, it's not really a huge lie unless your parents are very conservative.
The second reason you gave is the reason why I personally wouldn't, to be honest. it's why I'd avoid broadcasting things too early in general. Just say you're hanging out with a friend, it's not really a huge lie unless your parents are very conservative.
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(Original post by becausethenight)
In this situation it's fine, imo. Waiting to tell your parents until it's serious is perfectly normal.
That said, it sounds like you personally really don't want to lie, so that's up to you - if you feel that it would be wrong to lie and you'd feel too awful if you did, don't lie
In this situation it's fine, imo. Waiting to tell your parents until it's serious is perfectly normal.
That said, it sounds like you personally really don't want to lie, so that's up to you - if you feel that it would be wrong to lie and you'd feel too awful if you did, don't lie
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(Original post by Anonymous)
No I mean I know it’s a lie but I guess it’s a harmless lie. I’ve told my friends so there’s no risk to my safety. If it works well after a few dates and it goes official then I’ll then and own up that the meet ups with my friends were a white lie which they’ll understand entirely... if the boy is worth it of course hahaha
No I mean I know it’s a lie but I guess it’s a harmless lie. I’ve told my friends so there’s no risk to my safety. If it works well after a few dates and it goes official then I’ll then and own up that the meet ups with my friends were a white lie which they’ll understand entirely... if the boy is worth it of course hahaha
Hope you have a nice time!
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(Original post by Anonymous)
Do I have to tell them? I live with them I’m 21 and it’s a tinder date. I’ve been texting this boy for over a week and he * seems* really nice. We are going for a takeaway coffee and a walk around my local town... in daylight of course all very safe. I just don’t want to tell my parents because 1. I think they’ll heavily judge the tinder part and 2. I don’t like telling them these things because every time I do it ends up not working with a guy.
The thing is if I don’t tell them, I’ll essentially be lying telling them I’m meeting up with a girl friend. And I hate lying. Is it bad if I lie in this circumstance? Urgh I don’t know what to do. Also I get really embarrassed talking about boys
Do I have to tell them? I live with them I’m 21 and it’s a tinder date. I’ve been texting this boy for over a week and he * seems* really nice. We are going for a takeaway coffee and a walk around my local town... in daylight of course all very safe. I just don’t want to tell my parents because 1. I think they’ll heavily judge the tinder part and 2. I don’t like telling them these things because every time I do it ends up not working with a guy.
The thing is if I don’t tell them, I’ll essentially be lying telling them I’m meeting up with a girl friend. And I hate lying. Is it bad if I lie in this circumstance? Urgh I don’t know what to do. Also I get really embarrassed talking about boys
If they question where you are going, just say your going out for a few hours to meet a friend and you will be back soon.
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Yes. You must also tell them when you have sex and make sure to include every graphic detail.
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I think it’s fine to not tell them. Why should you. If you don’t want to lie just keep it vague about who you’re meeting or leave out the tinder aspect.
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