Letting family know . . .

Alright, so here it goes. My family knows about Dan and I, how we began dating when I was in England, they've talked to him multiple times and seem to like him. My sister has known about him for most of the 8 years that I've been speaking to him. Some friends know about him here as well, as do some co-workers. I love my family very much, but I'll be honest, for both times I'd visited there, I wasn't homesick, I felt as if that was where I should be.

Dan is coming to visit in February (yay!! *jumps up and down*) And well he and I have been discussing me going there to be with him now, well we've been speaking about it moreso for 2 months, since my last visit to england. Also, when I was there, I got sick (this was when I was studying abroad there for 5 months and was with him) and well Daniel spoke to my parents every day, made sure they were updated on what was wrong with me, and they knew that he took really good care of me, and I think that helped him a lot in their books.

But well, I want to tell them, but I'm afraid of what is going to happen as well, even though I'm 23 years old and old enough to make my decisions, I can't afford to be cut off as I'm living at home to save up my money. I was wondering how ya'll brought it up, and let people know. Should I wait for him? Or do it on my own? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm worried sick and it's really getting to me, which is making Daniel worry about me even more

Kristin,
Only you know your parents and if they like him and you are confident and have a plan how can they argue?
Just have your ducks in a row because if they are like my parents you will get the load of questions such as:
1. How will you support yourself?
2. When are you going?
3. Are you getting married?

ect... Relax you are a grown up and if you show them you are saving all your pennies to get over to the UK and have a plan, I would hope they would back you.  Eventually if this is where you want to be, you will have to bite the bullet.
Good luck

Oh yes, they do like him I do know that, I'm just like thinking of the preparing part, and just if it'd be best if I did it when he was here or not. I'm worried to bring itup before that, but you're right, we are saving and everything. But thank you

If he is already planning a visit then why not break the news together? You said you were worrying your self sick, so if having Dan there will help ease your mind and give you a little courage then go for it. Good luck with which ever way you choose to do it Kristin. 

yeah, that's what I was thinking Sista Girl, seems like the best thing for me . . . and I think my parents should hear it from both of us? If I'm by myself, I'm a bit of a nervous wreck