For context: I'm 20, my boyfriend is 35. We're long distance, he's come to visit me once. We've known each other for 5 months and met while I was living in my college dorm, now I'm back at my family's house for winter break.

We tried going the honest route. They saw a purse he bought me and I was truthful. I said it was a gift from a guy. They asked more questions, and I was honest about everything, our age gap and the distance. The only thing my boyfriend and I decided to keep from them is that we're romantic. Regardless, they didn't react well, though it wasn't as horrible as expected.

Anyways, since we're long distance, we're basically on call 24/7 and my current earbuds' mic are subpar, which is why he decided to send me money to buy an actual good pair in order to hear each other better. I told my dad that I had bought them, and he reacted badly about it, basically telling me that what I was doing is wrong.

And it's just so frustrating. I've been a good daughter. I've never given them boy troubles ever. And now that I've finally found a man who respects me and treats me like a princess, they're against it. Isn't that what every parent wants? For their daughter to be happy and well taken care of?

My boyfriend respects my parents, and I do as well. So we obviously don't want to lie and be sneaky about anything. But if we're doing everything correctly, and they're still disapproving, then what other choice do we have?