So to be straight and to the point, I'm almost 16 and I'm dating a guy who's almost 18. I live in Canada, so someone is legally an adult at the age of 18. My mom doesn't know we're dating, just because she doesn't approve of it. She said if she ever found out we were together, she would call the police and have him registered as a sex offender. Now I don't know much about statutory rape or about legalities regarding that, but I'm in a really uncomfortable situation and I don't know what to do. I don't want him to get into any trouble or be labeled as a registered sex offender for the rest of my life. I've obviously made him aware of these things, but he doesn't seem to worry. Am I being selfish and stupid for continuing our relationship?

This guy really makes me feel happy. He's emotionally supportive and is just great in general. He makes me feel special and wanted, and those are things I don't feel on my own. I feel terrible about lying to my mom about it all but if it means I get to keep him around, then it's worth it.

A healthy relationship with my mom is important to me, so lying definitely infringes on that, but a healthy relationship with myself is also extremely important to me. Given that I suffer from depression and am not currently being medicated for it, stuff is hard for me. He's the only thing that makes me feel a sincere happiness while everything else sucks.

What should I do about it? Is it worth lying to my mom? Should I ditch the guy? If I should break it off with him, how should I do it?

Any feedback, harsh or easy, is appreciated💗Thank you