I know I’m being a bit silly about this, but I feel really embarrassed about telling my mum I’ve met someone online dating. I feel like I’m basically going to her and saying “I was desperate enough for love I’ve gone specifically looking for it”. I’m not, I just don’t get a chance to meet many men in real life. Have been single for about 2 years.
Totally my own issue I know, but how do I get over telling her. I don’t want to lie about how we met because it’ll just end up being a whole story we have to remember/keep up for however long the relationship lasts.
We started talking the week before lockdown was announced. Have not met up yet so I’ve built it up a bit in my head about what it’s going to sound like after all that time. With lockdown easing next week I know I’m going to have to bite the bullet and tell her. I’m young and still live at home so not telling her is not an option either (mainly from a safety point of view).
My mums always been a bit controlling so I don’t feel like she’s going to take it well and will judge me for finding someone online. Am I being stupid? How can I stop feeling like this?
I really want something I can look forward to after a tough few months. Do a lot of people still feel judgemental about online dating?