Whats the best way to ask my father if my boyfriend can move in?

Depending on your home.. how many bedrooms are there or is a garage that could be set up like a apt. if not... i would suggest that your dad and you take him to the YMCA since as you say, it is just for  short time and he is working.

Bree, come on, there has to be a better solution than asking dad.  First of all you suggest that the reason he's looking for an apartment is so you two can move in together.  That's just what a dad that you have communications problems wants to hear.  What happend to his last place?  How about a friend, roming house, his parents, relatives, work associate?  I wonder if there isn't a lot more here you're dreaming about than just being a good buddie and finding a friend a place to bed down.

   Okay  bree26....what's really going here? You seem to have left out much of the details that would enable anyone taking you seriously to give advice. May I ask..."How old are you, How old is your boyfriend, are you still in school, do YOU work...How long have you been with this guy...and where is he living now? and Why can't he stay there? Where are his parents/family....why the hurry to play house?  I get the feeling you might be pretty young, and naive about the realities and responsibilities of moving out on your own ( or with your boyfriend ), even with landing that "permanent job" it will take some time to save enough to pay the usual move-in requirements..like 1st and last months rent+deposit, not to mention time to establish job security and references ... which most landlords would need want before renting to someone. Then of course there are the costs of utilities...water, electric-gas, garbage, cable, phone, food, furniture, etc...etc...  it adds up to alot more than just figuring the amount of rent due each month...I am not trying to be critical or suggest you are stupid...Like I said...you left too much out to really give you an informed response or advice..I would be happy to help you further if you could tell me a little more about yourself.....and fill in the blanks...good luck...it's a big step...and even in the best of circumstances it is challenging and often difficult to become independent...I would advise you to work those things...(getting that job, steady reliable income..etc ), and then look around and get an idea of what you can afford REALISTICALLY....and go from there...

I am a dad and my eldest boy came to me and asked if his girl friend could stay the night. I discussed this with my wife and we agreed that it was better they were here where we knew they were safe.

After a few months he asked if she could move in for a short period, my wife and I agreed again maintaining the same principle.

Be up front and keep your intentions clear, you know your Dad will use his best judgement, trust that and be happy with the outcome.

Good luck.

Sam

is there any easy way to ask your dad anything when you're a teenager, excuse me, adult!? lol

i'm 18 like you, and my boyfriend is currently living with me. he has been living with me since Sept. 2008. yeah, it was hard asking, but its worth a try. you need to tell him about his situation and maybe he'll understand. he was a young guy at one point, he might have been in the sam situation as your boyfriend.

hopefully he will see that your man is in need of help and maybe he'll feel more connected to you. yeah dad's can suck sometimes, but you've gotta communicate!

good luck to you bree!

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