My sister is dating someone my family doesn’t like. I admit I do not like him as well. My sister knows we don’t like him. So she separated herself from us. And that hurts my mother more than anything. Not only is she separated, she doesn’t respect us anymore.

I got in to a fight with her boyfriend. He even put his hands around my neck. She didn’t do anything. And that’s what hurt the most. She stood there staring.

He is a mean person, if only she knew. His last girlfriend tried to tell her. He uses her for money. All she does is work. And all he does is sit at home. Even when she comes home she cooks.

All she ever says to me is I don’t understand because I have never been in love. I may not have been in love. But I think I know a bad guy when I see them.

The only thing I can say to you guys is, your family loves you. And they know you. They only have your best interests at heart. So have faith in them…

- Diana

Hi, I’ve been with my boyfriend (we are both the same age) for just 2 months and everything was going fine till very recently. He had been twisting certain things that had been said and told me all about it in one go. Of Course my reaction was immediate of which I confided in my parents. I have a very close bond with my mum and my dad is the well typical “I’ll smash his face in” type. I’ve managed to get over this incident as I understand his reasons even though they are strange. But my parents have not.

My dad’s still threatening to punch his lights out and my mum refuses to talk about it as it gets her gander up. I really want to talk to them about it but they refuse too. They’re making it difficult for me to see him and aren’t allowing him round here now. It’s tearing me in two. I know it’s only been 2 months but I’ve known him so much longer that it feels more than that. It’s like Romeo and Juliet.

Their family has no problem with me as it seems. I know my parents love me and want what’s best but I can’t help but think they are being very single minded about the whole palaver. I mean if I can put it behind me then why can’t they? Any Advice?? It’s pushing me to the stage where I’m tempted to move out for a week or two to clear the air. I don’t want to have to do that.

Is there any other way?? Please help, Thankyou xx

- Lozz

Same parents…not only parents my whole family…….vs…..my love….

I love him..a lot..its 4years of our relationship….he came to my house to talk 2 my parents but they didn’t agree……they are saying its not possible..but..before few years..my mom was saying its OK with me..even my auntie said they would support us…every one back stepped…now we are alone…he and his mom want me to tell every thing to my parents….how can i do this…they don’t wanna hear his name either….both of them know..i like him but they aren’t even asking me what i want….when he was at my place..at that time..also they didn’t asked what i wanted……what can i do…now…

- Sweet Girl

Hi! i just wanna share our simple yet very complicated love story of me and my boyfriend..Actually, we’re just new in our relationship..and my main problem is..my parents doesn’t know that I’m already committed to this guy whom I’m always seeing…But I know that they already have an idea..They’re just waiting for me to share and to formally introduce my man..And we have this conflict on our religion..I’m a Christian and he’s a catholic..that’s the another problem here..But i really love him..So, I made up my mind to fight for our LOVE..My parents love me and I love them too..But loving my boyfriend is the another side of it..It’s LOVE and I can’t compare it to anybody else..I’m willing to give my ALL..so my parents will accept us and eventually let us be together FOREVER…I’m really looking forward to be with him FOREVER…To be my husband and the father of my kids..Please Lord help and guide US…=)

- Bodict Pril

I’m 20 n my boyfriend is 29. He has made a lot of effort to get my parents’ approval regarding our relationship. Our relationship is a bliss. We have no problems except my parents. For some reasons they disapprove.

I think it’s partly because he’s not highly educated, therefore it’s hard for him to be on the same page with them, i.e during conversations. But mostly because of me (I think) because of my past relationships.

I used to date those ‘bad boy’ kind of guys. They brought alot of problems. But this time is different. My boyfriend is the best man I’ve ever met. Unfortunately I think my parents no longer think that I’m capable of making the right choice for my self.

My boyfriend n I have been together for more than a year now. And we’re planning to get married next year. I just don’t know how to get my parents to approve.

Fortunately, his family supports us. So I guess I will have to find a way. I know I can never let him go. I love my parents, I really do. But I have to make them realize that this is my life. And I am aware of the consequences of my decisions. They just have to trust me for myself…

- Unknown

I’m an 18 year old straight female and lately I’ve been having issues with a long distance relationship.

To make a long story short previously I had a long distance relationship with a guy (I was 17 he was 21 at the time) without telling my parents. It was about 3 days before my parents discovered that I had been with him(in person). My father almost killed him, called the police, and started threatening that he’d kill himself.

Now I’m in another relationship with a 23 year old who lives in Pennsylvania. The only issue is I told my parents and they have taken away my phone, car, and all other forms of communication.

I’ve known this guy for a year and I’d really like to give him a chance. How can I explain that to my parents in a way that won’t freak them out or have them look at me like I’m some weirdo? Should I drop this relationship and conform to what my parents think is normal?

- Felicia