Post by Jim on Jan 15, 2014 1:00:38 GMT -5
Justus,
I really like this lady, but my parents absolutely cannot stand her. They hate that she has a tattoo and a lip ring, but her appearance has had no effect on her personality nor professional life, as she is on the road to success in her field. I am not writing to ask whether I should stay with her, because I intend to. She's an amazing person, a hard worker, a trustworthy partner and, most of all, she's my best friend.
How can I diffuse potentially "combustible" situations with my parents, who always try to put her down no matter how often I plead my case? I love them all but sometimes I'm feel like I have to stand in the middle to defend her constantly (she has never disrespected my parents or said anything in her defense, I do that). It's a battle that shouldn't be. I want peace at least but they keep disrespecting her. What do you suggest?
I really like this lady, but my parents absolutely cannot stand her. They hate that she has a tattoo and a lip ring, but her appearance has had no effect on her personality nor professional life, as she is on the road to success in her field. I am not writing to ask whether I should stay with her, because I intend to. She's an amazing person, a hard worker, a trustworthy partner and, most of all, she's my best friend.
How can I diffuse potentially "combustible" situations with my parents, who always try to put her down no matter how often I plead my case? I love them all but sometimes I'm feel like I have to stand in the middle to defend her constantly (she has never disrespected my parents or said anything in her defense, I do that). It's a battle that shouldn't be. I want peace at least but they keep disrespecting her. What do you suggest?
