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If you're an adult, just tell them. If not you can get their feeling in the abstract about other people's boyfriends & ask their advice about love. Unfortunately in trying to protect you they may not be allowing you to learn how to make your own mistakes but recover. If they respect your ability to choose wisely then it's safe to tell them if they don't are they right? Consider it.