How can I get my parents to accept us living together?
Posted by: Fyndy on
June 29, 2009
My boyfriend and I have been together for a year now, and have moved in together.
My parents DO NOT approve and I was wondering how I can tell them how I feel about this...I was raised very religious and it's kind of a taboo...I still believe, just not to the same extent as them.
Would appreciate any advice on how to go about this.
ps-I find writing letters better so I'd like to write them a letter-we live 3 hours apart.
READER COMMENTS
Katie says:
I am in a similar situation and the best advice I can offer you is what has worked personally for me & my partner. I first off would recommend you talk to your parents face to face, this way the might be a little more inclined to take what your discussing with them a little more seriously. Explain to them that you understand where they are coming from and ask they try and understand your point of view. For mine I explained that times have changed & with that comes room for adaptation of beliefs and views. Along with that parents have to understand what we as children are going to do things differently then they did 30 yrs ago. But I like to think with that comes respect. The whole "I may not agree with what your doing but I can respect your decision and you." I think if you explain this to your parents things might go a little better for you. Good luck.
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