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I said yes to a girl who asked me out, what happens if my parents say no?

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Don't ask your parents--tell them. Explain that a girl asked you out and that you said yes and see what their response is. Explain that you don't want to hurt the girl's feelings and ask them for advice on what to do.

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I like a guy and he asked me out but my parents won't let me date. My friends tell me to date in secret but that doesn't feel right. What should I do?

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You're correct, it's not right. The stress of hiding it from your parents is going to build up over time, and the relationship may not even be enjoyable for you. The best thing to do for right now is to go on group outings with the person who asked you out. Hang out with a couple of friends at the mall, or go to the movies together. You won't be dating him one on one, but you'll still have a chance to see him until your parents come around. Use the techniques above to try to change their minds.

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My parents don't want me to date because they think that dating in secondary school is "silly" and that we'll just be "playing" plus, they say that I need to focus on studies, not boys, even though my grades are high.

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You're parents are saying that because it's hard for them to remember how it feels to be your age, and don't understand your perspective. Be friends with the boy first. If they don't allow you to go on one on one dates, go on group outings with your friends.

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What if your parents don't want to compromise?

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Strive for independence and be patient. The more you act like an adult, the more you'll make your own decisions. It may not seem like it now, but parents can come around after some time has passed and you've shown yourself to be mature.

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How do you tell your parents you have a crush?

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Have an honest conversation and explain to them why you like the person.

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How do you convince your parents if they are really strict on letting you date?

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You need to work to show them over time that you are mature enough to date. The more that they see you're an adult, the less they will be scared about you dating.

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My mom questions the intentions of the person I'd like to date, what do I do?

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You can bring them around the house more often so your mom can see what kind of person they are. If they are a good person and your mother likes them, there's a good chance she will let you date them.

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What if you started dating someone before you knew your parents disapproved?

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Just be honest with them. Tell them that you didn't know they didn't want you dating and you already have been, and that nothing negative has happened. Explain the situation to the person you're dating but tell them that you still like them and want to date and wait for your parents to come around.

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What if it's not you but your crush who can't date?

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Explain the strategies that you've gained from reading this article. They need to take the same steps with their parents, and the only way they will know that is if you tell them.

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How to convince your parents to get a boyfriend in elementary school?

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Make a lot of friends of both genders first, and then you can consider dating when you're a little bit older. If you're in elementary school you're most likely a bit too young to be dating.

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How old should I be to date?

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People mature at different ages, so you should date when you feel you are old enough. If you're looking for a concrete answer, most psychologists say that we develop life experience and emotional development at 16, so 16 is a good age to start dating.

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I am in 8th grade and someone asked me out today. I said maybe, but I wanted to say no! How do I tell him no?

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Gently say no. Maybe try saying things like "Sorry, but I don't think I'm ready yet." Or: "I'm not sure if I want to." Avoid him whenever possible. Eventually he will get the gist.

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