Family and Friends.

[otterlyqt]

Love your owl mug!

[UniqueAngel9]

I havent told my parents and I dont really stress that much about it. I planm on telling them eventually when I actually get to be with my boyfriend in person. I have my reasons though my partner mentioned to his mother (who btw complete is a complete pstcho) that he had found someone, she constantly asks why he isnt married with a kid yet, he's 22, Im 20. He let slip about me, she didnt give him a chance to explain massive argument so Im def waiting to tell my parents.

[glockbell]

I'm glad that you have a Jack-O-Lantern on the wall, because I still have one in my window.

That's great that your family and friends don't give you a hard time.

[tetsubo57]

I wish my Mother knew less about technology. She knows *just* enough to make my life hard. :)

Well, as a near complete YT stranger, I wish you both the best.

Is 'meet the parents' harder when you have to visit another continent to meet them?

[desertislanddream]

@SandieKlaws Yeah, sometimes people say the relationship isn't "real," but there are physical relationships I consider a lot less "real" than long distance ones. Just keep your head up. The relationship is real to you, and that is what matters.

[TresChic16]

I'm pretty sure my friend has that exact same shirt Cait haha. I nearly got it for myself but then convinced myself I didn't need anymore graphic tees...XD

As for my parents/friends, I'll discuss that in my video haha.

The short story is that it wasn't nearly as smooth as yours was XD

[desertislanddream]

@TresChic16 Eep! <3 Sorry it wasn't as smooth. <3

[desertislanddream]

@wowlover1233 Why thank you. =)

[madassfranki]

Its been a little over two years now (Ireland to canada) and I've told most of my close friends but my parents would kill me. They hear internet, they hear 40 year old pedophile!! maybe someday, when I'm not 17 :P I really wish I didn't have to be so secretive but sure what can you do? :/

[desertislanddream]

@madassfranki I thought the same thing. I was worried that I was going to say that I was dating someone from the internet and they were going to freak out. You may want to try and have a conversation about the internet first, just showing them YouTube videos and blogs of teens like you. Then talk about internet friends. Talk about your boyfriend as if he was a really close friend. Bring up his name in conversation in a nonthreatening way. Then by this point they may be comfortable enough to hear

[madassfranki]

@desertislanddream aww thank you :) thats really helpful! sounds a lot easier than straight out telling them.

[ChaoticSupernova]

You're lucky to have such a supportive family, and Dan of course.

[desertislanddream]

@ChaoticSupernova I know. Thank you. =) I am so happy.

[NeilSonOfNorbert]

so basicaly this video is about coming out as being in a long distance relationship.

[desertislanddream]

@NeilSonOfNorbert I guess, in a sense. But sometimes any relationship is hard to tell your friends or family about.

[bebebedlam]

Hi Cait, I always find your videos so lovely and helpful. I'm in a long distance relationship (australia to america) and ive know the person for 4 years and we've been dating for 1 year without my parents knowing (my friends do know and support me). My boyfriend is coming to visit in July this year and I still have not told my parents because im just too scared about their reaction. My question is how did you bring the topic up with your parents? and do you have any one helpful suggestions?

[desertislanddream]

@bebebedlam Well, first of all I'm happy you'll be seeing each other in July! Australia and America is a very hard time difference, so I'm also happy you guys are going so strong. =)

If your parents are completely against the internet, start telling them in steps. Mention the internet. Then internet friends. And when they seem comfortable with that mention your boyfriend.

My mom knew about my internet friends. And it made it a lot easier to tell her one of them turned into my boyfriend.

[desertislanddream]

@bebebedlam The way that I told my mom was we were both sitting in the family room watching TV. I was sitting there nervous and quiet for a very long time. It's working up the nerve to initiate the conversation that is the hardest part, and sadly all on you. After I got out the "Mom, I want to talk" everything was simple because I knew exactly what I wanted to say. She hugged me and then we watched a couple of Dan's YouTube videos together cuddles up on the couch.

[desertislanddream]

@bebebedlam If it's hard for you to tell both parents at the same time, there is no harm in doing in seperatly. =) Whatever you are most comfortable with.

Good luck! <3

[bebebedlam]

@desertislanddream Thank you for your help <3 Bringing it up definitely seems like the most difficult part to me, which is probabaly why i've held it off for this long. With putting your suggestions into play im hoping to tell them some time in the next week or so. Fingers crossed that it all goes somewhat smoothly!

Thank you

[MrCexelby]

@bebebedlam I am supremely confident you will figure out what to do, you know, you seem pretty smart :)

[bookrazy]

I love the picture in the back of you and Dan and I really like the frame as well. I'm glad that your family and friends are so supportive.

[EvenstarEllessar]

@bookrazy I was about to comment the same thing!! It's a gorgeous photo Cait. :-)

[desertislanddream]

@EvenstarEllessar @bookrazy Thank you to both of you. =)

[HPPirates]

I'm wearing the same shirt right now haha. I felt like that was significant somehow...

And I was also going to ask this question because I was very curious about parent's reactions.

[desertislanddream]

@HPPirates Dan bought me this shirt! I love it. =)

[HPPirates]

@desertislanddream :)

[TheBrightBeat]

first? maybe sorry

[desertislanddream]

@TheBrightBeat Congrats! =)