Is he worth fighting for?

hmmm how old are you? its always better to listen to your parents. i have learned the hard way.

It is not proper to keep it a secret from your dad, you know why? You may able to keep the relationship together with your mom, but what about those other people around who may have an idea about the relationship? Or say, what if your dad caught you? That would be a bigger problem because your dad may lose his trust to you and your bf after. You are 22 and already a young adult, you already know your limitations and can decide freely. Tell your dad about it and secure him that you will find a job and that you know your goals and priorities.

you said you're 22...well it's normal that you have a boyfriend at this age. and he's worth fighting for if you feel that he understands you and you love each other. keep you relationship secret from your father right now, but try to approach him, show him that you're not his baby girl anymore, that you grew up, and you're a woman now,,,so you're capable of talking your own decisions.