My boyfriend doesn't know my real age

[Anonymous]

We've been together for just over a year and I "lied" to him about my age - I said something like, "I'm planning to be 18 forever.", though I'm really 25. It wasn't meant as anything more than a light hearted comment, but I guess since we met online, it obviously didn't come across like that! I didn't even realize until a few months later, when we actually met up, and I blatantly lied to his family and friends once I realized what they thought. I just panicked and didn't correct them when the subject was brought up.

I always planned on telling him but every time I was on the verge, I'd start talking myself out of it - reminding myself that not only does he think I'm 6 years younger but his entire family and friends do too, which makes me feel sick.

I hate that he doesn't know the truth and I also hate how such a stupid, meaningless comment like, "18 forever.." has caused such massive problems! I don't even know where to begin to try and explain but we're moving in together soon and have a baby in the summer, so time is really an issue now.

[overthetop67]

I agree with Livlives, I think it would turn out for the best to tell him yourself, rather than have him find out unexpectedly. Also, really, I don't think it's too much of an issue, your age; I'd say there would be more of an issue that you've kept this from him since you met, but I think maybe explaining how guilty you've felt, and the various things that happened that led to you not saying anything, he may be able to see where you are coming from, and why, more clearly, and this can only help.

[Anonymous]

ur 6 years younger than him. which means he's 24. assuming your 18. your 25 really and you don't like the fact that your older than him. because of what society says about older women with younger men. you also feel like he probably wants a younger woman since guys do care about youth in a girl.

sounds like you have some reflecting on to do. and I hope it works out for the best :)

[rocksongwriter]

She never said "...younger than him" just "younger".

[Opinion Owner]

simple math. dumbass

[Livlives]

Wow, that really is a deep hole you've dug for yourself. He will find out eventually, especially if you're moving in together (Taxes, medical papers, etc...) So it's best to just tell him, so it doesn't come up later and seem like and intentional lie. I'm sure things will work out fine, and ya'll will laugh about it one day.

[Jager66]

lol this is just like out of the movies or something!