Advices please, anyone??

Philippines
August 12, 2011 8:06pm CST
Hi. I need help.. I have a secret boyfriend for 2 years. My parents, most especially my mom, doesn't like him. And just recently they caught us having a relationship. They want me to break up with him. They told me that they don't like him because: 1. They don't like the family where my boyfriend came from 2. My boyfriend and I doesn't have the same religion 3. They think that my boyfriend doesn't really love me but he's into our money 4. My boyfriend is a little bit poorer than we are Shall I follow my parents or shall I follow my happiness?
8 responses
• United States
14 Aug 11
You have to live your life for you. Parents will never really be acceptive of who we bring home because you are their daughter.However, we must do what is best for us. To hold a person accountable because of the family he comes from would be totally unfair to him. I met my husand of 19 years who is totally opposite of his family and if I would have went by his family,and listened to my father, I would have missed a wonderful opportunity and a God fearing man and marriage. Better yet, if he had to go by what his mom felt about me and our 3,7,13 year old then we would not be married, my kids would not be his, and heck he'd still be at home with her(because she wanted him to stay and take care of her (out of her mouth, not mine). I say all of that to say, you have my vote, go with your heart.
• Philippines
26 Aug 11
I totally agree with you. Thank you so much for the support. I believe you've been through what I'm going through now. :) But sadly, my parents brought me to another city, far from my boyfriend. So now we're having a long distance relationship. Gosh! It's hard being the "apple of the eye" of my father. I'm the eldest and the favorite of my dad.
• Indonesia
13 Aug 11
this is your life do what you want to do but think carefully so you are not regret later on.are you sure he is "the One"?
• Philippines
26 Aug 11
I don't want to think that he's not the one. Because we've been through a lot of life challenges and those ones are very tough but we're still together. He had been there for me especially during my "stormy" days. He never left me.
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
9 Nov 11
whats the definition happiness in your term?? do you enjoy when you stay together with your secret boyfriend?? do you prefer to choose your boyfriend than your parents?? do you trust your boyfriend more than your parents?? do you believe same religion is useful for making a happily wedding??
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
13 Aug 11
pursuit of happiness is sometimes beyond than what we expect, the consequences that we have to weigh and the delicate and sensitive choices we have to make, that i guess is the price of happiness, but at the end of the day, everything happens for a reason and just ask for guidance especially from "someone" up there who is looking after you always, never lose faith..
• Philippines
26 Aug 11
Thank you for the words of wisdom. Yes, I believe that everything happens for a reason and we always ask guidance from our Heavenly Father. :) Thank you once again and may the good Lord bless you.
@ores12 (53)
6 Oct 11
Follow your parents they don't want you to suffer in the end
@bubuth (1815)
• Philippines
9 Mar 12
My parents also told to me the same thing when they caught me having a secret relationship and the additional words that they say is, there is also possibility that my boyfriend have another girl which i know is not true. I just let my parents know his personality and when they know to their self what is the real personality that my boyfriend have, they started to like him and they said, they like him more than my ex boyfriend, and i feel glad to hear that.
@rambansal (574)
• India
21 Aug 11
Your points 2 and 4 are irrelevant for the consideration about your continuing the relationship. You can be firm on these. Point 1 is relevant, as the family background of a person matters in his/her behavior later in life when the passion gets normalized. So, please reconsider it for continuing. Point 3 is also relevant and you must ensure that he loves you even without any wealth in your possession. For this, you may tell him that you are ready to leave your family for ever for making a new beginning of life with him, and then watch his response. If he sticks to you, he really loves you, else he is after the wealth of your family.
• Philippines
17 Aug 11
I believe that your family or parents are only up for your own good. Before you make any life-altering decision. Try to talk with your parents why they dislike the family of your boyfriend. Maybe they have a feud before or whatever. Maybe they know something about your boyfriend's family that you are not aware of. If one of the reason is religion, you can always compromise. It doesn't matter if you have different religion, I believe that it is the same God we are worshiping and praying for. Try to know your boyfriend well. Is he hardworking? responsible? I think you should try to know him better deep inside and be aware what kind of man he is. This is important so that you will know if he is just after your money. Being his girlfriend, I think you are in the best position to tell whether he loves you or just after your money. The status of life does not really matter as long as you are sure that you both love each other and you can see that he is willing to work hard to be able to support you whenever you get married not only to save face and prove to your family that he loves you but to prove that he truly love and care for you. If you have done all of the above then it would be the right time to make the decision. I know that sometimes parents can be very protective towards their daughters but this is because they are after their well-being and happiness. However, sometimes they are too protective. If you found out in the end that your parents dislike him just because he is poor, then I think you should go ahead and follow your heart.