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How can I get my parents to like him again?

I’ve been dating my boyfriend for almost 3 years now. For 2 years of the relationship, I wasn’t allowed to date him. My boyfriend quit school and my parents told me I wasn’t allowed to see him anymore. We were dating for a year at that point and I wasn’t ready to let go. Its not something you can just forget about. Since then I’ve been in trouble so many times for continuing to see him. He’s about to get his GED and take a 6 month training course for a very widely known computer software company. My parents say they still aren’t going to be okay with me seeing him no matter what he does. His parents are druggies and he has been in foster care since he was young. He lives with his brother now and it is 2 hours from where I live and 4 from my school. He has a rough background but he isn’t like any of his family and my parents judge him based on his parents. I really love him and I’m staying with him. Does anybody think that there is a way that I can get my parents to like him again and give him another chance? Or any other suggestions of what I can do?

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Answer #1

Im kinda in a situation like this except hes only a year older but that’s not why they don’t approve a him they just don’t like him I think its because he goes to continuation school 3x a week. Well anyway I’ve been with him for quite a while, way more than a year almost 3 with some break ups. And as time goes by my mom hasnt accepted him but shes gotten an idea on how he’ll be part of my life and shes gunna have to live with that. So meanwhile I’ve just been living my life and shes learned to live with that she doesnt hate him as much as before and I’ve proven to her how he’s doing better and I’ve kept doing that (he’s getting credits to go back to normal school) so just don’t give up and show them that you wont change your mind because of their opinion because you care about him and keep doing things that make him look good! GOOD LUCK!! for both of you

Answer #2

I can tell you are really in love with your boyfriend and your not giving up so easily…I think you should talk to your parents and let them know how you are feeling tell them he’s not going any where and that he’s actually trying to get ahead in life and that he’s not like his family.I could see why your parents are worried and why they wouldn’t want you to be involved with him but maybe if you have a deep conversation with them they will understand.

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