How do we approach our parents with the idea of us getting married?

I have been dating my boyfriend for 4 陆 years, and we have spent our whole lives together side-by-side鈥iterally. We have been friends since we could talk, and best friends since we were 8. When we realized that our feelings went deeper then just friendship when we were 13, we decided to move forward 鈥nd have been dating ever since. We鈥檝e always known that we were going to get married - and made sure that everyone around us knows. For the most part, people don鈥檛 have a problem with it鈥llot of people think we are older then we actually are - we both turned 18 a couple weeks ago. He gave me a diamond promise ring when I turned 16, and we exchanged gold bands last year as a sign of our commitment to each other. Now, we are ready to let the world know that we are serious about spending the rest of our lives together - we want to announce our engagement. On some level, our parents are expecting this (we鈥榲e talked about this openly for almost 2 years)鈥ut at the same time, we know they want us to wait as long as possible. And as much as we respect that and understand where they are coming from, we want them to know that this is what we both want. We both have full time jobs, and are bringing in enough money to live comfortably with the chance to save. We are both involved with church, and we understand that marriage is going to be hard - one of the hardest things you can do in life. We want to know how to best approach our parents with our decisions. We know it might take some convincing, but we want to do so in the most respectful way possible. Please, any advice would be appreciated!!!!!How do we approach our parents with the idea of us getting married?
Sit down with them together, in their home, and tell them, don't beat around the bush, if this is something you really want, you could really show them that by being strong and confident, while it is really good that you want their ';blessing'; remember that you guys are legally adults now, and you dont have to have their permission, I really respect that you want to talk to them that's really nice, but you're just going to have to come right out with it, maybe together write it down first you know, so that you have some idea of what you want to say, that always helps me, it might help the conversation to flow a little more smoothly also, but remember you're their children, they love you, and they should want you to be happy and support you in that, GoodLuck and Congradulations!!!How do we approach our parents with the idea of us getting married?
it depends if ur parents like him if they do tell them u wanna get married and that u don't wanna rush but u do want to
Don't marry your brother it's wrong
Marriage counseling is required in most area's before marriage, I would go through that, and then let everyone know! Have a big dinner party somewhere and make a huge announcement! If someone wants to know if you are really ready say you went through marriage counseling then upon completion you will have the pastor's blessing! Then you will know you are ready!





Congratulations! Good luck and I wish you all the best!
Well don't make the announcement harder than what it seems. It sounds like they are understanding to the love the two of you share. You make very convincing arguments considering that you sound like you're financially capable of marrying and responsible enough to take such an important step. The important thing when making this announcement is to be sincere and speak from the heart. If they initially resist to the idea, patiently and maturely explain to them 'why' you would like to get married. Good luck and congratulations.
bring both of your parents together and tell them your feelings and what you have mentioned in the letter. i'm almost positive that they would completly understand
WOW that long you two have been dating? Both of you sit down with your parents and be honest and serious, if they are expecting it, they won't be shocked so it shouldn't be that hard!
ask them for their blessing
Just tell them
just tell them, it is your life