Hi Kristen.

I’m glad to hear that you are taking it slowly. I suggest you relay this to your family. Let them know that even though you have feelings for your BF, you still have your senses and wit. Just reassure them. If I were your father, I’d love to meet your BF and shake his hand for myself. Maybe even take him to the gun range lol (I’ve told my girls that this is my first “date” with their BFs). Remember, your family, specifically your parents have a whole lot invested into you. They have poured into you all your life. If they weren’t giving you a hard time, you should be worried 🙂
It is also good for your BF to understand that your Family loves you deeply. This is a good deterrent for a specific type of guy that you can encounter during long distance relationships.
HTH.