A few months ago I started dating a guy who is 8 years older than myself, and being 18 my mother did not approve. We separated for a short time, But soon we got back together as we both get on very well and he has been very patient and understanding. Her fear of him using me for sex then throwing me away couldn't be further from the truth, four months and still going strong. He has said in the past he doesn't even want to consider it until much later as he doesn't want our relationship to be based on it. Unfortunately at the time dating in secret seemed like the best option just so we could get to know each other better without all the negative external forces, Doe's anyone have any tips on how I should go about telling her that we are still together?