what if ur parents dont like the guy u love?

Philippines
February 23, 2008 8:47pm CST
what if ur family dnt like ur bf beacause of his attitude, course and his face..and u love the guy so much. what will u follow your parents or your heart?
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@gerald_lian (2188)
• Australia
24 Feb 08
I think in this situation I will follow my parents. This is because we are supposed to have the blessings of our parents before we marry someone. Besides, I believe parents know better than us because they have been through courtship before and they have more "experience" than us. I also think that sometimes, loving someone very much doesn't really mean having to be with them; this is a very sensible statement but I guess it's quite hard to put into practice. Anyway, I sincerely wish that you can convince your family that your bf is the perfect guy for you. All the best! =)
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• Japan
24 Feb 08
my heart, of course! because parents are not the ones i am going to live with the rest of my life and it's my life anyway, it's not theirs to live.
• Philippines
24 Feb 08
yes its true that its not my parents to live with the rest of my life but what if your parents will not accept u or ur bf if u follow ur heart?
• Japan
24 Feb 08
my decisions will never change...time will pass and am sure wounds will heal, i mean, now, they don't accept my choices in life but there will come a time they will trully understand and accept my decisions..specially if i get preggy...you know for sure, what a sweet child changes our folks point of views...i am pretty much sure they'll accept me and my lover as well as my child/children when that time comes.
@soulist (2985)
• United States
27 Feb 08
It was hard when I was dating someone my parents didn't like. It was hard to have the three of them in the same room cause neither were willing to try and make it all work because of his attitude. I followed my heart and because of his attitude it lead me down a bad path and i got hurt. I should have listened to the momma.
@CanadaGal (4304)
• Canada
27 Feb 08
I haven't had too many boyfriends that my parents actually liked. But that didn't bother me too much. It's my life, my choices, etc. Not theirs. I spent too many years worried about what other people thought, and by doing so, lost touch with my heart. I will not do that ever again. I will follow my heart. It knows me best.
@madlees (1377)
• India
24 Feb 08
Dear Ditsi, I can tell you one thing dear just like a mother. Love is blind. You don't see many things which the others can see in a person. Parents and siblings know what you are in and out. They understand you very well , enough to choose something good for you. If they are against someone you love, then it can be that they see something to which you will not or cannot accept later in life. It'll bring problems to you. His attitude you say, what kind of an attitude? Think about it dear.. Maybe your family knows that you cannot live forever with that kind of attitude in a person. Am I right. The rest I don't understand properly, course is it the studies and face, either dark or fair... These are personal things and it may differ and we cannot judge people with that. One may not look pretty or handsome but the mind will be very good. They have an inner beauty which can be seen if you wanted to. So think about why your parents are against it from their side. If you feel they are wrong try to convince them and then get th blessings to go ahead. Love
• Philippines
24 Feb 08
dear madless, thnk u for the advice...i will remember that..thnk u..
• Canada
3 Mar 08
if your head over heals for this guy then you listen to your heart. yeaa your family is gonna judge him and everything, but they cant tell you who you should love !
@irene_27 (542)
• Philippines
24 Feb 08
My decision on which to stand for will definitely depend on how valid your parents' objections are. If they don't like him just because of his course or looks as you have mentioned, i don't think that's reason enough for you to drop your boyfriend. It's just too shallow. Of course, parents only want the best for their children but sometimes they are being blinded by their urge to protect us. On the other hand, your boyfriend might really have this attitude problem that's why your parents don't like him. In this case you should talk it over with him. If he really loves you he will have to change just to show to your parents that he deserves their trust. But i suggest if you are still studying, don't have to hurry love. True love can wait.
@shymurl (2765)
• United States
24 Feb 08
well my parents didn't like my now husband when we got together. We have now been together for 12 years, believe it or not they still don't like him. But they tolerate him for me. You are the one who has to live with him, so you should be the one to choose.
@malda08i (53)
• Japan
24 Feb 08
if they dont like face of ur bf its for you to decide.beauty fades when we grow old.its the love tht stays.now.if he has a problem with his attitude thts another thing.sometimes our family sees what we dont see especially when we are blinded by love.i think you have know the your bf or gf well before getting married.