How to introduce new boyfriend to family?

Lee • Feminist, cosmetologist, and Star Wars enthusiast

UPDATE:

I told my mom and she didn’t care about the age difference at all! She’s happy that I’m happy and she can’t wait to meet him. Thank you guys for helping and I don’t know what I was worried about. Thank you!

Hey y’all,

I’m in a new relationship and I’ve been keeping it a secret from my parents because of the age difference. I’m 20 and he’s 28, and I’m scared to know what they’ll say/think. I’m so happy with him and I want everything to work out. Any thoughts? Or past experiences? My parents are pretty strict and old fashioned.