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Discuss whether you would marry someone if your parents were against it
Q:Discuss whether you would marry someone if your parents were against it.

I have been thinking this question all the time. One day if i would marry some but my parent do not like it what should i do. For me,I think this questions depends from culture to culture. I still remember my family rejected my cousins choice because she was not Asian. Obviously, that is not a good enough reason not to marry someone. Of course my family is not racist but their concerns were those of anyone who has strong line of traditions, they wanted to make sure whoever my brother marries would be open to adapting those traditions and values. I totally understand of that, parent always want to give their kids the best. Marriage is a important decision,they do not wan to blow your rest of life. As a person who has had the experience on hand, I still remember my daddy told me that “if you meet a girl who you want to marry, you have to bring her to me and your mom, we will help you check” i know they said this because they love me However, If I were in this situation, First it would depend on the reasons why my family/parents didn't like her to begin with. I would hear both sides, on the issue and settle it from there. Most times, it's usually the family against it, because of a selfish or trivial reason. So in the end, as long as we're meant for each other, then I don't see the problem why I shouldn't marry the girl. Especially if she were to always make me happy in the first place. The worst situation is that girl are not Asian because my family are tradition Chinese family. But if i have a girlfriend who is a American. In the end. I probably think that I finally get married with her because I think marriage is need to be blessed. I will persuade my parents even thought we have different culture. However, we love each other . I think my happiness is the most important thing. There is no need to choose parent or you love because I'm sure they will

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