How important is it to you that your parents' approve ur choice of Life partner?
@shankari_prabhu (321)
India
October 11, 2008 2:43am CST
Would you get married to a person whom your parents don't like and does not get along with at all.But you love this person very much..and he or she is also deeply in love with u. However when it comes to your mom or dad, your boy/girl friend cannot stand them....?
If yu ask me...my fiance and my parents get along very wel...tch wood....
But the answer to the above question will be NO. Yes I would try to make it work but if my dad does not like a guy then definitely he cannot be the right guy!!!!
wats your view point?
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@celticeagle (168171)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Oct 08
I would be very sad if my parents did not like the person I planned to spend the rest of my life with. I would have to look at the reasons and they were important enough then I would have to give it serious thought. To marry someone and not have the approval of my parents would be horrible. Ofcourse in a tight knit family such as ours. Yes, very important to have parents liking your intended and vice-versa.
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@jammyt (2818)
• Philippines
11 Oct 08
My parents love my husband more than they love me!!! LOL! I think it would be really great if your parents approve of who you marry. It would be such a happier environment. I think anyone who answers "I don't care" to this question does not really mean that deep down. I'm sure part of that person still seeks and wishes for the approval of the parents so that there would be no tension or conflict. It is very hard if your parents do not approve of the person you love. At first my parents were cold toward my husband when we became an item. I think that was just because tehy thought I was too young to be in a relationship. When I proved them wrong and did well in my studies, they softened up. In fact we married eight and a half years later. They welcomed my husband with open arms and admitted that we, as a couple, "grew up" with them. 
@shankari_prabhu (321)
• India
11 Oct 08
hey that is really interesting.....8 and a half years...u guys must have really cared abt each other so much!!!! Good for u...
@missybear (11391)
• United States
11 Oct 08
I stayed with a guy for 8 years and ny mom didn't really care for him.
I always figure it's my life and i learn eventually.
Maybe.
@arlenejoy13 (2)
• Philippines
11 Oct 08
Luckily, my husband do get along very well with my family and so am i to his. Parent's approval of your partner is a major factor to consider in a relationship since they are important in your life so is your partner. you cannot ignore each one's feeling toward each other and you cannot feel completely happy. you cannot enjoy his/her company on a very special family gatherings which can be beneficial in keeping your relationship's stability. but anyone in this situation can do adjustment.. if it is your parents, try telling them how much you love each other and how much happiness he/she gives you. parents wants to see their children happy. and if you are the partner, stay respectful to the parents and try to win their heart as you have won the heart of your partner.. just be patient and be sincere enough to make it through it.
