Has anyone had any reservations about telling their families about their older significant other?

I'm currently dating an older guy.. and whlie we aren't serious or exclusive (we've only gone an a couple dates), I'd like to be able to let my family know, but I guess I'm worried how they are going to react because he's 10+ yrs older than me... eep!

Initially, the age thing kind of weirded me out, but he's a good guy and lots of fun to be around so we've gone out a few times.

Worst case scenario, they will tell you they don't want you dating him. In my case, my family decided NOT to attend my wedding, due to mine and my husband's age difference, as well as a host of other issues. In most cases, though, I think that once people meet the individual, they won't have such an extreme reaction to him or her. Good luck! I'm sure it will all work out for the best.

Do you really need to deal with the age issue if you are not serious/exclusive? Unless he's, oh, in his sixties and you are in your twenties I don't know that it is necessary to cross that particular bridge, texasprincess.Are you planning to introduce him to your family? If not - just wait. If it turns out he is "the one", surely your happiness will be paramount, and they won't freak out over the age difference.

No.. he's not in his 60's! haha

And I'm not planning on bringing him to meet the family anytime soon ('cause like I mentioned, we have just gone on a couple of dates so it's not like we're about to get married! haha), I just wanted to be honest w/ my family and not feel like I'm "hiding" something.... but then at the same time I don't want them to freak out.. esp. my dad b/c he's protective of his girls.. hehehe

I'd treat him like every other boyfriend - if the family asks "How old is he?", then I'd tell them . Otherwise, I'd just work it in casually at an appropriate time. Good luck!