Okay, so I have some doubts. I in a relationship in a way where I have homophobic parents. The guy I'm dating( who i have very strong feelings for and vice versa) may not be able to afford to travel since he's kinda broke. I'm gay and dating locally won't work out since I'm not allowed to visit "friends" and I only can picture the guy I'm dating...no one else. The issue really isn't about him being broke, I have faith that he can get a job in the future. Plus my family is moving to a very small somewhat homophobic island.

He's 22 and he's in college and has 3 years more to go. The thing is, I can wait 3-4 years as I'm 19. I have a part time job and I know at some point I can afford to visit him, but thats not the problem. I also finish college since it was only 2 semesters.

First of all, please don't tell me I'm too young to be in a relationship. I know I'm young, but I don't see why I can't be in a relationship. I'd seen people younger then me in relationships. Just want to get that case out. Plus, I can't date locally because my mom is over bearing and very homophobic. She recites this mantra, "Don't be gay" to me often. She even snooped my phone and saw my messages to my guy.

The issue is I'm more worried about is that my mom is still going to be over protective and controlling to the point that she will not let me travel solo (Looking at 3-4 years from now). This is what worries me. If I can't even go out with ease to visit friends, imagine travelling. And the thing is she's very against me moving out as she wants me to live with her forever since I'm the only child. Yes, I love my mom a lot, but I feel she may never come around. She's very controlling.

And I have to admit, I'm taking things slow with my guy. I'm not rushing things. Sorry if I sounded very negative but I've been annoyed because my family is homophobic and very controlling. Yes, I know I'm legally an adult, but I can only say so much. :( Stay safe everyone.