My parents don't like my Asian boyfriend, what should I do?

[Anonymous]

He is a perfect boyfriend. My parents don't like him just becasue he is Asian,What should I do?

[EmpressMe]

You are a grown adult. You have a mind of your own meaning you don't have to follow your parent's ignorant, entitled beliefs. Quite frankly, it's none of their damn business. This is your life; it's your journey and your exprience that you live with, not theirs. It's not like you're dating the leader of a prostitution ring. It's not like he's on death row or has a history of doing something terrible. He's simply Asian; something he did not choose and had no possible influence over. Your parents look disgusting and so disgraceful being judgmental because of that.

Anyway, I say, be with him if you want. If he makes you happy and contributes good things into your life then stay with him. You're old enough to decide for yourself. I think you should let your parents have their opinion but continue to be with him. Respectfully decline their ignorance :)

[jesshkah]

ehh hard life. my parents don't like my boyfriend being black.. =(

i had to really sit my mom down and tell her the reasons why he's good for me, how he treats me, how he makes me feel, how he's there for me and comforts me and such and such.. and tell her how important he is to me. and I think she still doesn't like it because she like makes faces when she asks who I'm talking to and I say its him. but ultimately my parents understand that they really have no control and if he treats me well, that's all they can really ask for..

so sit down, have a talk, explain some things, and if they don't like it, then you need to decide which is more important to you as sucky as it is..

[Anonymous]

I met my girlfriend 3 year ago,I told my my mam and she kicked off over it.I carried on seeing her in secret and we have had a really good relationship for that 3 year and I am totally in love with her.At the time I was only 16 so I was totally dependent on my mother whereas now I'm 19 and when the time is right I will tell her if she kicks of that's her problem,I love this girl and my mother should accept that.Bit to be honest I don't feel the need to tell her,I tried to tell her and she was awful and childish about it so she ruined it for herself.

[Anonymous]

If you really like him then continue with your relationship even if your parents disapprove. Do it in secret if you have to! Guess that kind of adds to the thrill xD

Its your life and your choice.

Your parents are going to have to come around and if they love/care for you they'll respect your decision.

[Racez]

Maintain your relationship secretly, and when you're ready to be married and can live independently, I'm sure your parents can accept whoever your chosen is.

[crystallinegreen]

Stand by him. If you're over 18 you're entitled to express your own preferences through your lifestyle and choices, and to have people respect that. You're certainly old enough to stand up to your parents. How're they ever going to come round to the idea if you can't show them he's worth defending?