A white male, who is 18, is dating a Black female, also 18. I have feelings for him, but his mother does not support their relationship due to her disapproval of him dating Black individuals.

I'm an 18-year-old high school senior, set to graduate in May 2025. I started chatting with a boy in one of our core classes, and we quickly became close friends. As we grew closer, we started hanging out outside of school, and we both felt a growing tension between us. One Friday after school, he came over to my house and asked if he could stay the night since we didn’t have school the next day. I agreed, and after a few hours of lounging on my bed and scrolling through our phones, he asked me if I like white boys. Caught off guard, I replied that race doesn't really matter to me, and asked why he was asking. He leaned in and mumbled, “I like you.” I was surprised and asked him to repeat it. He clarified, “I like you, okay?” It felt like something out of a sitcom! I admitted I had liked him since I first noticed him in freshman year. Fast forward three years, and we’re now dating. One day while chilling at my house watching a movie, he mentioned wanting to have sex. I admitted I was scared, and he reassured me that it was fine if I wasn't ready, given our age and the complications that could arise, like an unplanned pregnancy. I asked him if he really wanted this, and he affirmed that he did. I then said I would only go through with it if I could visit his house or meet his parents, and suggested he get the morning-after pill just in case. He said they knew about me but were unaware of my ethnicity, which might be a concern. Jokingly, I asked if his parents were racist, and he replied, “Kind of, but not really.” A few days later, he called to say his parents agreed to meet me, which made me nervous because I knew they weren't fond of Black people. He invited me over for dinner. The next day, as I was getting ready, I asked for the address, and he told me his parents were coming to pick me up to see if my house was “ghetto." When they arrived, I got in the backseat with him, expecting to head to his house for dinner. Instead, we ended up at Texas Roadhouse. I told his mom I didn’t bring any money, and she shot me a judgmental glance, saying, “Don’t worry, hun, we don’t expect you to pay.” Her husband added, “No need to be rude, hun!” During dinner, his mom was quite rude while his dad was friendly, which made me realize where my boyfriend got his kindness from. As the evening wrapped up, they took us back to my house. Since he had left some clothes over, we planned to take showers and hang out. I asked if he brought the pill and condoms, and I made sure my parents weren't home; I knew they would react strongly if they walked in on us. Once I confirmed we had privacy, we talked about our feelings for each other, and after he had penetrated, it was painful at first, but he was reassuring and supportive. Afterward, we cuddled and laughed together, and he even told me he loved me. Since that day, he has been expressing how much he wants a future with me, including kids. However, I’m concerned about his mom and her behavior, which seems to complicate things. I truly like him, but I’m not sure how to navigate this with his mother in the picture. Should I ignore her and stay with him?