<human>: So let's call him Ben. Ben and I started dating recently, and we were friends for a bit before. Once we started talking, we clicked instantly. We have so many things in common, and we're both really attracted to each other. He lives in California though, and I live in Arkansas.

He still lives with his parents, who are extremely conservative Christians. He told them about me, and they apparently disapproved of our relationship instantly because of our distance. He says he doesn't want to disobey his parents. He keeps saying he's heartbroken and really wants to be with me. 

HE'S 22. He should be able to make these decisions himself, right? Or am I completely wrong? I just don't know why he's relying so heavily on his parents' opinion. We both want to stay together, and are stuck on what to do. Is he the problem or are his parents the problem?

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<bot>: Boyfriend and I are in a long distance relationship, his parents heavily disapprove. He's 22 and still lives with them, but wants to be with me.