How do I introduce my boyfriend to my parents?

[bad kid 8P]

I'm 18, and I came out as gay to my parents three months ago and they're slowly becoming more comfortable with it. They said they still loved me but they wish I was straight. For the first few weeks, they would try to set me up with girls and I would just decline politely. Well, I have a boyfriend and I think he should meet my family. They should meet him too because I want them to be part of my life.

But as soon as I introduce him, they'll immediately think "so this is the guy who made our son gay." I know it sounds stupid but it's what they'll think. But he's really special to me. He's funny, smart, caring, and VERY cute. We actually met at this LGBT pride parade in our city and we were both alone and decided to hang out together. He's an AWESOME guy and if he was a girl, I'm sure they would love him. And if they see how happy he makes me, then they would come around. So how do I warm them up to the idea of him coming over for dinner?
@lingua06437 - He's the opposite! I can ALWAYS count on my boo

 

[lingua06437]

You could begin by letting your parents know that being gay is a State of being and not a choice. Why on earth would anyone choose to be gay and deal with so much negativity anyway? Maybe you could let them know how long ago it was that you first started to find out about your self.

You are going to have to be the best judge about your folks. It might be better to bring a boy friend over when you are no longer under their roof if they are really uptight. You could mention to them that you have a boy friend and see it goes. If they take it well you could ask to have him over. Or maybe a better idea would be to meet in a restaurant in public so that everyone will be on their best behavior.

Also - be sure this is not a flaky guy. You don't want to be introducing your folks to any old trick off the street.

Good luck!