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Family against my Interracial Relationship....help?

My boyfriend and I have been together for 2 years. We are both out of college, living together, and hoping to eventually take the next step together. The only problem is, my family is completely against it because of our different races. I have never been very close to my family, and I try not to let it bother me, but it is hard to think that if we get married, no one from my family would come, especially when his family is so supportive and accepting of me. Should it matter whether or not my family supports my relationship?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I completely understand you. It would be nice if your family supports you. As you can see that's not always the case. If you are really serious about this guy and you feel that you all have a promising future, then I wouldn't let my family be the reason I miss out on something that was meant for me. Your family will come around eventually. Trust me. You are going to have to be patient. I wouldn't care if people show up to my wedding or not because although it may be painful the truth is its an occasion for you and your husband. Keep your head lifted and things will get better.

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    1 decade ago

    That's an unfortunate situation. The only thing you can do is hope that they eventually come around. They will be the ones that miss the opportunity to watch the love, growth and good times shared, of yours, your future husband and possible children if they choose to dismiss you both. I don't think it matters that you family doesn't support your relationship, as you aren't going to let if come between you and your BF, but it would be nice if they did approve.

    It's wonderful that his family has welcomed you into their family with open arms, Maybe they coulld reach out to your family.

  • 1 decade ago

    Wow . . . My girlfriend is kind of going through the same thing since i'm black and she is mexican. . Well, for her it does hurt her to know that but she is not too close to her family either. She would love to have them there for our wedding but it won't bother her too much if not cause she loves me so much. You and him are put together for a reason just like me and her, and if your family cannot accept that then it's their loss. It's not like your closing them off from you at all, you want them to be a part of it right? I would say just not to worry about it. They will come to their senses one day and the only reason is because of stereotypes.

  • 5 years ago

    in this challenge i assume you will could be a guy and tell your father yet try to discover the the terrific option words to apply because of the fact something can set off off a parent and that's frightening. yet attempt to describe on your father which you rather like this lady and what's his challenge with whites being with black i mean there must be some type of explanation why this is going of their heads solid success!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Girl if u are in love with your boyfriend and u are ready to take the next step, go for it, if your family don't approve it, its too bad for them, because they don't want u to be happy, you need to do what makes you feel good not what matters to them. Listen to your heart, and remember that u can't please everyone. So good luck n congratulations!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    If your family doen't like you so much that they value your choice, it shouldn't matter to you.

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