DEAR ABBY: I am 23 and live at home with my parents. My boyfriend is 24, and also lives at home.
His mother has given him a cruise for his birthday, and he would like to take me. However, my parents don't believe in premarital sex and have already told me I cannot go away with him -- that only as a married couple can we travel together alone.
I do not want to miss this trip. I would love to spend this kind of time with my boyfriend. I love him very much, but my parents limit our time together. Is there a way to get around this? -- RESTRICTED IN OCEANSIDE, N.Y.
DEAR RESTRICTED: Yes. Invite a chaperone or get married.