What’s a good excuse to leave the house and see my boyfriend?

[Anonymous]

Im 23, want to leave the house today to go see my boyfriend. My mother is off work today and when I usually leave the house she always ask where I’m going. I don’t want to tell her to meet up with a guy bc she will ask who where and why and be like no it’s too dangerous. So I want to make up something.

[FlutteringFeelings]

If you’re sneaking out to meet up with your boyfriend then it’s more than likely a guy your mother wouldn’t approve of. If you’re mother approved then she would’ve been aware of your boyfriend and trust that you would be in good hands when you mentioned you’re stepping out to see him. You call him your boyfriend then you mentioned your mother will say to meet up with “a guy” which tells me she may not be aware that you’re in a relationship.


If the guy respects you then he would take notice that you have to sneak out to meet with him and he would ask to have a discussion with your mother. If he’s taking part in the lie then he’s twice as bad as you for creating a lie for something that’s minor.


If I have to make up an excuse to step out to see a guy then I know I shouldn’t be involved with that guy in the first place. Don’t sabotage your future and life for a guy that’s only around for a good time and not a long time with you.

[Dana223]

Why don't you call over and introduce him instead? Would be a nice opportunity since your mom's at home anyway.

There's no good "excuse" otherwise. Only other way is lying about meeting someone else or doing other errands. Which is not the way it should work.

[Dana223]

Thanks for MHO 💖❤️ hope you'll get through this

[horatiohornblower]

You're 23. Learn to put your foot down. If you don't like her forcing her opinion. Make her understand it is unacceptable to give it when not asked for.

Otherwise, just tell her you are going out to do your own thing. Then leave without answering any more questions.

[jahaims]

You are an adult so you don't need an excuse