To make a long story short: I am 21, dating a girl that is 23 that my parents do not like. They are very religious, and neither her nor I are. She also has a few tattoos, which my parents really do not like. My point of view: She is beautiful, brilliant, driven, successful, loyal, caring, generous, dresses conservatively, is strong, independent, a hard worker, she makes me a priority, and she has stood by me even when it was hard for her to fit in with my family. Her mother is not happy that my parents don't support our relationship. All of this (among other stressors) has led to us taking a break. During this time, I really need to figure things out with my parents.
My question is this: For those parents out there that are religious, what could a child say to you to allow you to support them and the woman/man they love even if that person is not your choice for them? Because that's what I need to accomplish.
My question is this: For those parents out there that are religious, what could a child say to you to allow you to support them and the woman/man they love even if that person is not your choice for them? Because that's what I need to accomplish.