Tips? Parents don’t approve.

Firstly, I just want to say that I’m 18 years old turning 19 in three months. I’ve had 2 Long Distance Relationships since I was 15. One lasted about two years while the other felt more like a friendship and quickly ended. I’ve also have plenty of in town boyfriends.

Anywaaays, I’ve started seeing someone who just turned 29 years old. He makes me happy and well It’s probably the most healthiest relationship I’ve ever had. We met through a mutual friend but the bulk of our conversation were through fortnite (yikes!) There was an issue where he did lie about his age. He said he was 25 for a few days and fessed up once our friendship broke the internet only barriers.

He’s the sweetest — and truly only wants what’s best for me. He’s in the Air Force and is planning to transfer up after my second year and I get my own place.

Now to the tough stuff — My Dad is being a raging cunt about the relationship. He’ll make comments about how I only have LDRs because well I don’t want to commit to people. Which couldn’t be farther from the truth. Yes, this is my third relationship that’s LDR and the second that’s formed from an online format.

He’ll even shit on me for the age gap. I know that 10 years is large, but I’ve always been mature and sought out maturity in men that well — you can’t find in most highschool. This age gap is new for me and can be challenging, but if the people in the relationship are happy and it’s legal — why should it matter?

I don’t think I could change his mind or explain it right to him. Any tips on dealing with Disapproving parents? Especially when you’re currently living at home? My boyfriend is just wow — our relationship is something really special and our connection is well marriage material tbh. I want to marry this boy after college and he’s said the same.

Thanks for any help!