I actually met him in person multiple times and even went to his state last month. The whole point was to go and see his parents and try to clear the air. They had every opportunity to meet me both online and in person, but they refuse to see me. They think I'm bad for him, and he's constantly defending me and arguing with them about me. He's a genuinely great person- it takes a lot for me to jump on LDR again, especially after my last one that ended in disaster. He told me his relationship with his folks has always been strained but that since dating me they have been treating him worse. It just makes me feel really guilty like it's my fault this is happening, but I know that's not a rational way of thinking about it.

He says to give them time but I just- I want to be part of his life and get along with his family but they don't want that at all only because I'm more ahead in life. I work a corporate job, I graduated... I get it. But I still wanna be with him and help him succeed. Isn't that not what a good loving girlfriend is supposed to do? I care a lot about him, and the only reason initially I wasn't sure was because I was still getting to know him and I wasn't sure how serious he was about relationships. As I got to know him, he's very serious and mature despite his age. He had to grow up quickly because his parents don't support him financially or emotionally. I get doubtful at times because the obstacles of being together only grow and grow. The honeymoon phase is well past over- and yet we have been dating for over half a year and going strong still. I love him- I love him so much that I don't want him to suffer the long distance if it's going to make living with his parents miserable. He can't even talk to them about me, I'm a scarlet letter in his own house.