Would you marry your s/o even if your parents disapprove of the relationship?

[Tuntus]

Yes

No

[AviatorTom]

You have to live with your SO. You don't need to live with your parents.

It would be nice if parents approve of the relationship, but that isn't always the case.

My father did not like the guy my sister was dating, and eventually married. He told her, "I don't have to like him, you do."

[ShellyB]

My real answer is that it depends but I picked “no” bc this would really be a big problem for me, I trust my parents judgement and I know they want the best for me so if they disapproved, I would not take that lightly. Also even if I thought they were wrong to disapprove, I would rather not deal with this kind of tension forever, I am v close with my parents. However if I really was in love and I really was sure they were wrong, I probably would stay w him, but it would be much less likely than if they approved of him.

[Simslover92]

I would but I know my parents would approve of any guy I bring home because I have good discernment.

[MannMitAntworten]

Good on ya. Took learning from one to improve my own discernment.

[Simslover92]

Same here.

[MannMitAntworten]

At least we learned what to avoid moving forward. Some never learn…

[Simslover92]

That's so true.

[MannMitAntworten]

My parents only disliked one ex and didn’t say anything to me till after we had split up. They shared their reasons. I remember saying to them, “I wish you would have said that to me back then!” Yeah, she was my lone tumultuous relationship. At least I learned how to spot those kind of women in moving forward and to avoid them. Silver lining….

[AI Opinion]

My aim on Girls Ask Guys is to spread love and relationship wisdom! When it comes to your S/O and disapproving parents, remember that your love life is yours to own. If you believe in your connection and there's no major red flag lurking, stand strong. Communicate openly with your folks, but let your heart guide the way. Love is about your happiness, not a family approval rating! 💑❤️

[HawkPerception]

My mom has a great heart and always has my best interest in mind, so I would love it if she likes and approves of my partner. But it isn't absolutely necessary. As long as I know my partner's heart is kind and genuine and that I love her, I'd weather any storm with her.

[Genie23]

Yeah, I would. I'm an adult and it's my life. Who is right for me, who would be compatible is something I would know better. If I feel like this is the person I want to spend my life with, then others opinion wouldn't matter even if they're family.

[DishLady]

I did… bc it’s not like they had the best track record… but I still got it wrong. Oh well.

[SteveSmith1985]

Yes I would. Its my life, not theirs.

[beenherebefore]

Oh absolutely! My parents are not the ones marrying them and living with us. I have a career, my own home, I make more money than my two parents together ever did, I'm the first woman in my family achieving things in life no one in my family has ever achieved, I don't ask my parents for literally anything, I'm supportive of them and if they ever need anything they know they can count on me. If they do not like my Partner it's their own problem not mine. In the past I dated someone who I thought was fit enough to meet my parents, he was not my type but I thought my parents would be happy to meet someone who comes off as the perfect son in law, they met him they liked him and a couple of months later that guy broke up with me. After this happened I promised myself I'm only going to be in a relationship with someone who truly makes me happy other than someone who'd make my parents happy. Best decision I made, I'm now in a LDR with someone I believe is my forever partner whether they like it or not.

[naartjie]

More often than not I’d say no. I do not want a draining life.
My mom said yes but her story isn’t common and I wouldn’t say do it either. Her life was also hard because of this choice but both those in-laws have died, both of cancer, both my mom took care of in their hard times and both had apologised for the years of struggles.
My mom married the love of her life but had to pay the price with a hard life

[spartan55]

It's natural to say that you would stay regardless of how the parents felt. If it's a boyfriend/girlfriend deal I think it would be much easier to not gaf. But when it's a marriage? Not having the in-laws in your corner can make your life very miserable.

[Anonymous]

My ex's mom hated my guts and the feeling was quite mutual with her. I only tolerated her for my ex's benefit. Now that she ran off and married someone else i don't have to put up with mommy dearest dianna's bullshit anymore. She's somebody else's headache and problem now 🤣 and i guarantee somewhere down the road may not be now but sometime in the near future mommy dearest dianna will turn on him too like she does with everyone else her daughter was with because she doesn't want her daughter's cash cow money train to stop pouring in

[MannMitAntworten]

My parents only disliked one ex and didn’t say anything to me till after we had split up. They shared their reasons. I remember saying to them, “I wish you would have said that to me back then!” Yeah, she was my lone tumultuous relationship. At least I learned how to spot those kind of women in moving forward and to avoid them. Silver lining….

[MannMitAntworten]

What the heck? It posted three times?

[MannMitAntworten]

My parents only disliked one ex and didn’t say anything to me till after we had split up. They shared their reasons. I remember saying to them, “I wish you would have said that to me back then!” Yeah, she was my lone tumultuous relationship. At least I learned how to spot those kind of women in moving forward and to avoid them. Silver lining….

[Bonnie2025]

Of course I would, my parents didn’t approve of my now husband for no reason other than rumours. My husband is the most sweetest kindest man I ever met in my life, puts me first, supports me etc. stuff my parents it was mainly my mother, I realise now she is just a horrible bitter jealous old hag, who didn’t want to see me happy 😃

[ariadneR]

Most definitely. It's my life not theirs.

I understand they want what's best for me but I know myself better than them

[exitseven]

Yes, my mother did not like my wife. She wanted me to marry my ex girlfriend. I am glad I did not listen.

[BonzoInBitburg]

I was married to my wife for almost a year before anyone in my family met her.

[MrChinaski]

A good friend gave me an acronym. TEFE. Tell em fuck em.

It's your life not theirs

[SotiCoto]

I'd expect anyone who isn't Asian would vote Yes.

[beefcakebradybatson]

Yes.(Of course, my father passed away in 1990 and my mother in 2003, which removes that issue from the equation).

[Staximus]

My parents (when they were still alive) were excellent judges of character

[jahaims]

I'm an adult. My parents have no barring on my life

[Anonymous]

I'm single, always have been, but if I were in a relationship, yes I would, my parents can't affect my opinion on a girl I like.

[Anonymous]

No, of course, I would not. Who would go against their family for a s/o anyway?

[TheSpaceGnome]

My parents have no say in who I marry.

[lyrem04]

Nope

[Miltonkeyes]

Of course, it’s my life

[DCVsMarvel2]

nope