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Asked by Anonymous - Aug 07, 2024Hindi
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I have a relationship,he is a good guy, understanding,caring,and perfect at every aspect howI want my partner to be.But my father isn't agreeing to the marriage ,just because he earns less,and eant delay marriage by two years.My boyfriend is trying is trying his oevel best to cope up ,even had agreed to talk to my parents,also comvinced his family. The only problem lies is with my father. What shall I do?

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
I have mentioned in many of my responses to similar questions that: convincing someone against what they believe or wish to believe is an uphill task. Instead, learn to accept that your father may never want to agree to this marriage and if you and your partner are adults and if you have figured out compatibility between the two of you, then you know you can decide.

But I am sure that your father has his concerns, try and address those and who knows he may happily bless the two of you. Request your partner to talk to your father and make him understand why he is the right person for you. At the end of the day, obviously your father wants the best for his daughter, right?

All the best!
Anu Krishna
Mind Coach|NLP Trainer|Author
Drop in: www.unfear.io
Reach me: Facebook: anukrish07/ AND LinkedIn: anukrishna-joyofserving/

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Well, your partner is being kind and thinking for you and your relationship with your parents. It is a nice trait to have to be empathetic but it may cost him the relationship. And he has taken this stance only because you have talked him about how fearful you are of your parents.
I guess instead of giving up like this, why don't the two of you sit down as adults and discuss how to talk to your parents and make this happen. When you act against what society and family set as norms, you should have expected something to go against the fairy tale event, right?
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Navigating your father's and boyfriend's differing opinions about marriage is challenging. It's crucial to consider your own readiness, goals, and feelings.

At 23, personal growth and career development are important. Reflect on whether you're ready for marriage now or if you'd benefit from a few more years to mature and establish your career. Your father wants you to be stable and mature enough to handle a relationship with someone older, which is a valid concern. Your boyfriend, at 35, feels societal pressure to marry soon, which is also understandable.

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Be clear about what you want and in this process/journey, there will be a lot of highs and lows...
Also, you may not be able to have the cake and eat it too which is why you are struggling at making a decision. You want to marry the man of your dreams that your parents and brother disapprove of BUT you don't want to disappoint them by going against them...You can't have one foot in two different paths...it will tear you apart; literally...
So, decide what you want, the pros and cons of going against the family...of course there are situations where over time, parents have accepted the boy/girl but there's a lot of patient waiting.
If you are in haste, they are not going to relent and you will be left feeling disappointed...
Decide and then do whatever it takes to make that decision right...

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