My parents don't like my boyfriend

What can I do to make them see how wonderful he is?

It depends on why they don't like him.

We're going to need more info

Yep yep. Tell us more about the situation dear.

Agree with them ^^

Well, I understand their perspective for the most part: I'm their only daughter, and their oldest, not to mention- I've been basically a good child.

I've stumbled upon my first "real boyfriend" relatively recently. And yes, it sounds young and naive, but I'd like to believe that I might've stumbled across what may develop into my first love, as well as my first serious relationship.

I am aware that highschool relationships hardly ever last, and I have done my best to keep my head out of the clouds; nonetheless- there's something to learn from it- something about love, and devotion, and commitment: a real milestone.

However, I can tell that my parents are a tad worried about the influence my new beau might have on me:

- We got to know eachother by a spontaneous ditching-of-school (which they refuse to accept was entirely MY idea)

- He has a shady past, and a disagreeable reputation, by what adults compare to as a "good" one

- Although he has grown from that ^, the effects of it all stay with him. (Think of the darker 1970's- with all the sex and drugs and scandal..)

- His last girlfriend was.. well.. let's not get into that.

- And to boot, having been out with him, my parents have noticed multiple hickies on my neck *GASP!!* lol (you have to admit though, hickies and young, spur-of-the-moment-young-love kind of go hand-in-hand)

To understand my parent's genuine concern, you'd have to had known me when I was younger- a real model child: quiet, made strait A's in school, always ate all my veggies..

Despite it all, my boyfriend is quite inspirational. I real diamond in the rough, if you know what I mean.

I've come to accept his past, and his faults, and his bad habits; how can I get my parents to do the same?

Thanks.

I mean your parents are your parents...let me first start by saying love can blind us so our love ones can somtimes see what we cant so maybe you should first talk to your parents about why they dont like them...but at the end of the day ur with him not them...do what u honestly feel is right listen to your heart but dont ignore your mind

Skipping school together, that right there would have been enough for my father not to like him, no matter whose idea it was lol And a shady past would only add to that. Hickies are just gross, sucking your blood through your skin? Yuck. To your parents that's probably a sign of sex lol Or atleast sexual feelings, which I am sure they would prefer not to see happening.

The best I can say is stay out of trouble and show he is not having a bad influence over your life. Eventually they will come around, when they see there is nothing to worry about. ( so dont give them anything to worry about)

One thing, highschool relationships can last.
My brother was dating his girlfriend in highschool and they have been together for nearly 8 years.

My parents are the same with my boyfriend, to be honest though they wouldn't be happy if i brought in Prince Charming in so it dont bother me too much. I have just learnt to live with it. xxx alex xxx

I suggest you bring him around your house more, and let them get to know him. If he's as great as you say, then perhaps talking to him will help ease their worries.

Also, I would not do the hickey thing anymore- that creeps them out. It's kind of unnecessary, and has only negative effects on your parents.

Show them that you can be responsible, and don't skip school to be with your boyfriend. The less trouble you get in with him, or just period, the more they'll feel they can trust you.

Anyways, I know my advice isn't really that much fun, but it should help your situation in the long run.