I just want some advice. Please help?

I have a boyfriend who I love but my family think he's not the guy for me. In fact my parents are really upset about it. He is also really upset because I was on tv at the weekend and intrduced him as my 'friend'. I didn't want to upset anyone as I know my parents would have flipped. he is now v hurt about it. I know I was awful to do that. What should I do any suggestions? I am so stressed and don't want to hurt anyone. we have been together 2 yrs.I just want some advice. Please help?
Your introduction as ';friend'; says that you know that your parents are right and you have reservations about your relationship. Your parents wouldn't have ';flipped'; because they already know he's your boyfriend, even if they don't like it. So that is not the reason why you said ';friend';. You know deep down there are issues with your boyfriend that you don't want to face. I suggest you take a hard look at your life, where you want to go, what you want to do, and ask yourself if your boyfriend is the one that is going to be there by your side? Or is he the one in the way? Is he really the guy who makes you happy? Or is he just Mr. Right Now? Then it will be up to you to decide whether you are going to face your parents and explain why he's right for you or explain to him why you should be moving on in your life.