Hi everyone, I’m 20, turning 21 soon, and have been in a long-distance relationship for over a year. My parents are aware of my boyfriend, and my dad has even met him. Since he was denied a visa to visit my country, we previously met in a foreign country for both of us and spent about five days together. We’re both from Asia, about a four-hour flight apart, but I attend university in the U.S., meaning we rarely get to see each other due to distance and time differences. This summer is my last real chance to visit him and his home country before I get busy with internships and graduation. I asked my dad if I could go for two months (my break is 3.5 months) to visit his family and experience his upbringing. I’d be fully funding the trip myself with money I earned from working during the school year. However, my dad only agreed to let me go for a maximum of two weeks. While I appreciate that he’s allowing me to go at all, I’m 20, financially independent in this case, and would really love to stay for at least three weeks—ideally four. Unfortunately, I don’t think he will budge on the one-month idea. I feel like, as an adult, I should have the freedom to make this decision for myself. What do you guys think? And if you were in my parent’s shoes what would convince you to let me stay longer?