Do you get on with your partners parents?
397296
MY mother in law is the best. In fact we get along better than my own mother. She is so sweet and caring I guess that I'm one of the lucky ones.
931558
I have one here. My father had an affair with his secretary and even picked her up to and fro from work in his car..he even asked me to call her mum..i declined of course. But I still claimed that I have a very happy family in front of my classmates..especially when my mother is crying practically every night and on one saturday i remembered i heard the sound of glass smashing from the kitchen. When I came out,my father disappeared and my mother was lying on the floor with fresh blood oozing out from her hand...they divorced soon afterthat. My mother refused to give me to father and I was kept away from him since then. I had a dark period for 3 years and I became anti-social,until 2 years ago when suddenly I started to open up gradually...you know what? I once stayed indoors for a consecutive 2 months.
125148
for me we date and see how we like the person.  We try to see if the love is there and if you can make it work.  Some people move in together and see if they would be able to live together then they get married.\nI was in India this summer and they still arrange many marriages.  Parents pick and they look at horascopes to see if they are compatible.  I believe the child still has the ultimate choice but most don't want to go agaisnt their parents.   Many Indian my age 25 were surprised i was married and still in college.  I was not ready for a wife because  i could not support her.  I tried to explain we both work and take care of each other.  Also when they asked how my parents felt i  told them that we did not ask for permission to get married we just told them that we were doing it they found that very disrespectful.  But in my culture it is not.  Your parents may give their oppions but they have no say in who you date or marry
1111364
First, I am very impressed that he respects his parents enough to end the relationship and be just friends. 15 is young and from his parents' point of view there son is growing up too quickly and doesn't need the added pressures and heartache of dating yet. They are only try to do what they, as parents, think is best for their son. It is their job to protect him. You need to understand and respect that too. \nHonestly, his parents may do their best to keep you two apart, afraid of how their son feels about you and the strength of the relationship at such a young age but if it love and if it is meant to be, you two will find a way. Time. Just back up a bit, make it easier on him to respect his parents' wishes and show that he can be responsible, mature and earn their trust. You can still be friends, they can't really stop that but for now you have to let go and let it be. It will hurt but it's the right thing, for you and for him and if you have any hope of having a future with him. (Pissing off his parents will put a nail in that coffin really quick)
708383
are you aware that not everyone has baby momma/daddy drama in their lives just because the parents aren't together.  are you secure with yourself?  if not then don't date someone with children. it's ok and don't worry about it, lots of people fee lthat way.  some people just don't like kids. but if you do decide to date some one with childen, then you have no choice but to deal with it.  that parent gets visitation with his/her kid/s and it's not about the mother/father or you.  they're divorced for a reasnon.  would you rather the parents didn't get along and the child to suffer for your insecurities? and what about the child that may not care for you, thinking you're trying to replace the natural parent? the relationship between child and parent is important, none of anyone business (unless it's abusive) and not about you.  lot at is as a positive, the parent is able to visit the kind at the kids home with maturity and knowledge that the kids mother has moved on.
999994
You will need to have a break completly. Do you have parents or are the father's parents willing to take them for a weekend or so?
1179395
He may have been looking for a way out, and your parents gave him a good one.\n\nIf he's in love with you, he'd show some resistance to the parents' decision.\n\nParents do have good insight (much of the time), so there may be something to it, if they disapprove.  Without getting all emotional and defensive, you may want to sit down with them and get a better/fuller understanding of what they disapprove of, in your BF.  They're just looking out for their little girl.  And, although it may not make sense to you, at the time, their protectiveness may be very valid.
863106
Yikes! that sounds like a lot to deal with.. but if your gf loves you she'll help her family understand.. Just continue your relationship as you have in the past. As long as youre not abusing your gf her family will have no real reason to dislike you. If the love is there and strong enough you two will get through this.. just dont get mad at your gf for her mother.. she didnt get to choose her parents... Its too bad her mom doesnt see that you two love eachother! \n\nPS.. Kudos to you for surviving a long distance relationship. if you can survive that you can survive a mother
220548
My parents have been married for 23 years, and started dating their SR year... My boyfriend's parents have been married for 20 years and they started dating sophmore year... so if you're ment to be, I'll say yes, it will work out... But if God's plan doesn't have you two together in your future than nope... But chances are good!
160996
I was in this situation before... my parents wouldn't allow me to date this guy. well, i dated him for 6 months behind their backs and when i graduated from high school, they said i could do whatever i wanted to do. so... i kept dating him. he then joined the army and we got married, had a 3 year marriage plus a little baby boy and well... to make a long story short... this guy was a complete bastard and had a very personal affair. ANYWAYS... I have learned one thing... it might sound stupid and nerdy but PARENTS USUALLY KNOW BEST!!! I'd listen to them. THEY HAVE THEIR REASONS!
827405
First off, are your parents living in the dark ages...\nGo and do what you want [Not what they want] go see your boyfriend and his family..\nTell your mom in a nice way NO I am going to visit with my boyfriend and his family and that is final. \nYou are 20, you tell them what your plans are and go for it..They have no hold on you anymore...\nSome parents just don't want to let go, but now is a good time to stand up for yourself....
1350
First thing I'd suggest is knowing your opponent .. in laymens terms .. ask your girlfriend as much about your parents as you can such as culter attitude and so on .. and past experiences with her last boyfriends that have had the in some cases unfortunante opportunity of meeting them. Once you know what type of people you'll be dealing with you'll be more at ease knowing you can handle what difficulties may come from them.
439689
Well after you get married what are they going ot do, refuse to like him still? Do what you wan't and marry who you love. This might be more of a case where you should look at your relationship with your folks and why would they not wan't you to marry the one you love.
332546
Your marital relationship should always come first.  You can't be good parents if you are good to each other.  Family is built on the foundation of marriage.
352134
You guys are free and over 21 and do not need her parents permission for anything.  It does make is easier if you have their blessings but it is not necessary.  If your girlfriend will not stand up to her parents, then you will have to do it.
562140
In my opinion, I think you should do what makes you happy. If you end the relationship, you might regret it for the rest of your life. Your parents will be your parents no matter what. They can't give you the love and care a personal relationship can. Do what your heart tells  you!
1007635
Depends on what kind of love it is.\nAnyway, do u love your parents?