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In a tough spot. Need help! What should I do?
Here's the problem that not even my friends are able to help me with. I'm 20 years old and I'm a Muslim girl. However, I'm not very religious and was born and raised in Canada. My parents aren't too religious, but they do follow certains rules. Me being the eldest daughter, they expect the best. So I meet this non- Muslim guy 4 years ago in high school and ever since then I've been with him. We are completely in love. At first my mom seemed to not care at all, thinking t was just a relationship and me bein a teenager. But now, both of my parents are asking me to leave him and find someone who is of our religion or culture. I can't leave him and he won't leave me. He's even dedicated to change his religion so my parents would accept him. My mom would accept him, but you know how dads are. I'm very happy with him but either way, ill be hurting someone. I'm thinking of moving out, but that will disgrace my family. What the hell should I do?!
5 Answers
- 7 years ago
Your parents sound incredibly ignorant. The very fact they've moved to Canada a place which has allowed them to practice their beliefs and now would stop there daughter being happy just because he differs in a opinion is disgusting. Do what you want, you're 20 years old; you're an adult. You're not "disgracing your family" that's a really minimal way to look at this.
- ?Lv 77 years ago
You are 20 years old. You should move out and change to his religion. The right person may only come along once and you should not be in an arranged marriage.
- civil_av8rLv 77 years ago
Parents want their daughter to find a man that will be able to take care of a family. Does you b/f have thing going for him? Going to school? If not, does he have a good job? I think if you can convince them that you're in good hands then they will probably be more accepting.
- Anonymous7 years ago
Talk to your mom about it. Tell them that he is ready to change his religion just for you. When we fall in love, we don't see his/her religion. Tell them that in the end you're going to have to live with him and you're happy with him. It's your life. So what if his religion is different! He also needs love. Make your parents understand that you just can not live without him and he is a nice guy. Best of luck! :)
Source(s): I have a boyfriend and he is also a musilm. I love him deeply but my parents are against him. So i know how you're feeling. - How do you think about the answers? You can sign in to vote the answer.
- Alexandra BrionyLv 67 years ago
As both of your parents seem fairly reasonable, the first step is to sit down with them and discuss this like adults.They cannot help feeling protective as their little girl faces the world.They would not be doing their job if they did not look out for you.
Put all of your cards on the table and if that does not work, then you need to move out, but only as a last resort.
