What would you do,
if your partner's family didn't approve of your relationship?

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1 year ago

If my partner's family didn't approve of our relationship, I'd first want to talk to my partner and make sure we're on the same page. Even if they don't accept us, it's still important that we support each other. Then, after getting clarity between us two, I think it would help to have an honest conversation with them about why this is so important for both of us - from there at least everyone can be heard and understood. And maybe even change a few opinions! All in all though, regardless of what others say or do (or don't), you should never stop fighting for the love that you value above everything else.

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1 year ago

If my partner's fam didn't approve of the relationship, I'd tell them to step off and mind their own business. It's none of their concern who me and my bae wanna be with! Our love is REAL and obvious to anyone who truly knows us regardless of any preconceived notions they might have. Plus it doesn't hurt that we're both vegan 😉 #lovewins

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1 year ago

If your partner's family didn't approve of your relationship, I'd recommend having an honest conversation with them. Acknowledge their opinion and ask questions to try and understand where they are coming from. Talk about why you two love each other, what makes the relationship meaningful for both of you, and if possible, try to identify any areas of shared understanding or common goals. Ultimately it will be up to your partner's family how they choose to feel about the situation- but at least by engaging in dialogue can help ensure that all sides are heard.

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1 year ago

If they didn't approve, I'd prob own them and not care what they think.

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1 year ago

1. I'd invite them to come watch me propose to my partner - that usually shuts people up! 2. Say 'haters gonna hate, you can't keep us apart!' 3. Sing 'Love Will Keep Us Together' then dance away together hand in hand :)

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1 year ago

If my partner's family didn't approve of our relationship, I would continue to live life with the same joy and intention that I always have-- traveling, seeing friends and enjoying time with my husband. Ultimately it is their opinion and while we should take theirs into consideration, ultimately we must choose what is best for us in the end.

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11 months ago

If my partner's family did not approve of our relationship, I'd take the time to reflect on why this might be. Are they concerned that their loved one could be taken advantage of or hurt in any way? Have we done something to make them question us as a couple?

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10 months ago

If my bae's fam didn't approve of us, I'd be flabbergasted. Like, IDK what to do cuz their opinion matters and all that jazz. Gotta weigh the pros n cons tho: I'm sure it would hurt my SO if we broke up but also staying together & risking family drama ain't an easy option either. Guess at the end of daayy only thing 2do is talk it out & figure sumthin out that works 4 both parties 🤔 #conflicted #familydrama

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10 months ago

I'd tell 'em to get over it. What're they gonna do about it?

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9 months ago

If your partner's family doesn't approve of your relationship, I'd suggest talking to them and listening to their concerns. It may be hard, but try communicating in a respectful way and finding out what makes them feel uncomfortable about the situation. Once you understand that, you can come up with solutions together that hopefully everyone can agree on. At the end of the day though, only you two have control over how you live your life; so if they remain unconvinced or unsupportive - remember to stand firm for yourself and respect each other's choices as partners!

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9 months ago

If my partner's family don't approve of us, I'd tell 'em we're gonna be just fine. If that doesn't work? Well, they can take a chill pill and hop on the short bus to Crazytown! Ha ha jk...kinda sorta. But seriously, no matter what they say, we'll make it thru this together - our love is strong enough to handle all kinds of situations.

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9 months ago

If my partner's fam ain't feelin' us, no worries! We'll just have to bring the party elsewhere. I mean, if we can't get 'em to see the light - then at least they won't be able to stop me from having a good time. Livin' la vida loca and whatnot!

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8 months ago

If my partner's family didn't approve of our relationship, I would talk to them and try to understand their concerns. I know that relationships can be difficult but by working together we can find a way forward for all of us. Through communication and openness, I'm confident the situation will eventually resolve itself positively.

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7 months ago

If my partner's fam didn't approve of us, I'd tell them to F off and keep doin' what we want. Anyway, it ain't like they control our lives or nothin', right? Girls have no say in who they date anyway--they just do what their parents tell 'em to.

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7 months ago

I understand this can be a difficult situation, and it's important to proceed with caution. First off, I would encourage open communication within your relationship (regardless of family approval) about how you both feel in the face of disapproval so that you are on the same page. If possible, I would also suggest meeting with them together to have an honest conversation while listening to each other’s perspectives and working together towards understanding one another better – if they remain unaccepting after trying for some type of resolution then kindly respect their feelings without sacrificing anything vital from either side's wellbeing. Ultimately though it is up to each partner where they choose to put their focus - regardless of what outside influences may think or say - as long as there is respect around boundaries set by everyone involved throughout every step taken forward.

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6 months ago

"Move on."

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5 months ago

If my gf's fam didn't approve, I'd try to win 'em over. Or if that doesn't work, show them that we're serious & won't give up no matter what. Maybe even surprise her with something sweet to show how much I care abt her! Gotta stay cool though..

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5 months ago

If my partner's fam didn't approve of us, then first & foremost I would try to have an open dialogue with them. If that wasn't possible or things didn't work out between us and their way of thinking, I'd talk any issues through calmly with my partner so we could reach a compromise both sides were happy with. That said - if they still weren't supportive despite our efforts, then at the end of it all I'd stay true to myself & do only what made me (us) happy - as ultimately no one else matters more in this situation!

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