confused, my parents dont know about my boyfriend Options

[usv04babe]

My name is Lia. I have been with this kid for a little while now. Everytime that we talk, I feel something. I really care about him, and he really cares about me. There is a big big problem though. My parents do not know about him, because if they did, I would be probably in an early grave. I met him on-line. Yes I know meeting people on line is not the best thing to do, but we just started talking one day, and one thing lead to another, and here we are today. My parents are very like old fashion, very strict as well in certain areas. They dont mind me going out with guys, and they can stay at the house because they know I wont do anything with them, but they hate with a passion the internet because they think it can lead to horrible things and this and that. I wish they could just understand that meeting someone online is just like meeting someone at the store. You still have to get to know them and such. His parents support him and they really like me. His mother always jokes me with about being her future daughter in law. I want to try and find a way to tell my parents about him, because we have plans this summer to meet up somewhere, and spend some time together. His idea is for him to come down here and then we can tell them together. I thought maybe I was just being stupid and such, and that this really isnt happening, but I can not stop thinking about him. I really care about him more than I have ever cared about anyone else. I have not been happy lately, and he makes me so happy with the little things he does and say. I just want to be happy again. I want everything to be ok. I mean I am happy now, but it is eating me up inside that I have to like hide him from everyone. I am so confused. I really do not know what to do. I wish there was an easy way to tell them. Please someone help me. Thanks. Lia.

[usv04babe]

I understand where everyone of you is comig from. In my mind I agree with you in some ways, others I don't, but yet in my heart I disagree completely. I am 18, and he is 19. We are techinally adults, and we should be able to do what we want we our lives. I can't understand why people are holding me back, and giving me so much negative feedback. Shouldn't a girl be able to feel happy? or should I have to live another 18 years in pain and suffering and watch everyone around me happy, as I sit here and struggle. I really appreicate from the bottom of my heart that you took the time to read my story and comment back, the thing that blows my mind is don't any of you believe in true love? What if he really is the one for me? I know the internet is a very scary and messed up place, but it can also be a good thing. Our plan was for him to come down here with his cousins, and meet up with me and a few of my friends. I would never go alone because I know all the risks. I have thought about this a lot, and for as much as it is a weird, and maybe life ordeal, I feel it is something I need to do. I need to explore new things, and meet people, so why not start with him?