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When your parents disapprove of your partner
Signs your family doesn’t like your partner
1. | They only invite you - not your partner - to family events |
2. | They don’t want to hear why your partner is so great |
3. | They criticise your partner directly |
What to do when parents disapprove?
1. | Avoiding slight for slight |
2. | Responding (if at all) with respect and clarity |
3. | Being forthcoming about your happiness |
4. | Loving your partner for them, not what they represent |
5. | Staying objective and open to sound advice |
Remembering you don’t have to choose
1. | If possible, avoid being the intermediary between your parents and your partner |
2. | You might consider trying to improve the relationship between your parents and your person, but only if it doesn’t stress you out |
3. | You can also consider looking for common ground through food, music, streaming entertainment, or family gatherings |
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