How to be comfortable talking to my parents?

I'm 21 years old and have never been in a real realtionship. I'm scared to death what people are going to think, if I'm going to get in trouble. I'm even afraid to go about and tell my parents that I'm 'talking' to a guy. I don't know what to do anymore. I am 'talking' to this wonderful guy that I recently got the chance to meet but I'm ruining it. I won't ask/tell my parents that I'm seeing him or even want to go out with him on a friday night date; I'm scared of what they are going to say. I like this boy a whole lot and don't want to mess it up, but thats what is happening. Do you guys or girls have any pointers on what to do? I'm sick of being lonely with nothing to do because of my fear of letting my parents in on stuff. so HELP please.

They might actually be relieved... I know if my kids still had no girlfriend or boyfriend by that age, I'd be worried about their future a little bit.

Honey,

You're 21 and you're still going to your parents for dating permission? I'm 16 and I don't even do that...

I'm worried about my parents. I live with them, I don't want to disappoint them. I don't want to make them mad. I am afraid they will say NO I can't do this or I can't take the car or what not. My parents are strict but I really don't have any other choice because I don't have a job I'm just a full time student trying to make it work.

I'm curious as to what would make you feel they would disapprove. Have they said anything about you dating? Obviously you are close to you parents. I think it is wonderful that you respect their opinion so much. Keep in mind that they love you and want the very best for you. Talk to them about how you feel and I'm sure they will have some insight about your situation.