Would his parents/fam think I'm a gold digger?

[BirdieBelle]

They probably will be more concerned about the fact that you are leaving town in April.

[natiam]

Originally Posted by usamathman

Why not get a part-time job?

I'm already working full time to save up a bit for grad school. Entry level job, doesn't exactly pay well.

Originally Posted by reneeh63

Why in the world would a prospective grad student be perceived as a gold digger? You have your own ambitions, which should be clear. Stop worrying about what he and his family may think - if you're not taking large gifts, then you have nothing to fear - you've only gone out for 4 months which is hardly long term...are you already considering marriage? ...now that might be a danger sign!

Why do you feel guilty? His age? Your age? ...is there something else going on here?

I guess I just feel guilty because he does spend some money on me, like taking me out to fancy dinners and whatnot. I have never accepted any "big" gifts from him and refuse to do so. He talked about going on a trip before I start school again and I told him money is a bit tight for me right now because I'm saving. He told me he'd happily pay for it and I turned him down because it just feels weird to have a guy I haven't dated for that long pay for stuff like that. He did mention about how his mom tried to play matchmaker for him before with some of her friends' kids (they're all pretty wealthy and he said some of those girls are spoiled snobs.) And no, definitely NOT considering marriage. At all.

Just scared to meet parents in general, I guess.

[natiam]

Originally Posted by Wmsn4Life

They probably will be more concerned about the fact that you are leaving town in April.

Sorry. You're probably tired of me asking questions about this relationship.

[BirdieBelle]

Originally Posted by natiam

Sorry. You're probably tired of me asking questions about this relationship.

No, I'm mostly worried that you are not keeping your head in this relationship. You are clearly inexperienced and very much in the infatuation stage. I am concerned that by the time April comes, you will be so "head over heels" that you won't pursue your grad school opportunity.

I am twice as old as you, and I promise you that (if you are lucky) life is VERY long. I know how hormones and the heart can trick us sometimes, and it would be a shame if you gave up your goals.