should i give up?

Philippines
January 14, 2011 11:22am CST
hi friends. i have a girlfriend with a very strict family. they didn't like me at all. for two years, i felt rejection over and over. they even threatened my girlfriend that if she didn't get rid of me, they will not allow to continue her studies anymore or she'd be put to a far away place where she'd continue to study, far away from me. i could still recall how her parents and brother glared at me for the first time. and until now, they're still like that. i think they would never change... and they think somebody else is more appropriate for their daughter, perhaps. i still don't know what else to do. i'm well-educated and were raised up by a good family. what else should they require from me?? i think i'm nearly giving up and losing hope. i'm fed up.
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20 responses
• India
15 Jan 11
Why don't you just give up worrying about all this and try to prove yourself? Ask your girlfriend why her family hates you so much. Believe me there must be a reason for that, which you may not know yet. Your girlfriend knows the reason, ask her. Even if she doesn't know, ask her to guess. Analyze yourself. Identify your shortcomings. Her parents and brothers have expectations from their girl. You are not established yet. At this point of time, you should concentrate more on your studies and after that, getting a good job. Believe me, it's never too late. Your girlfriend will be yours. All you need to do right now is to prove yourself before her family. This is necessary to ensure the peace and happiness in your future. You have to try to realize their feelings with empathy. Besides being your girlfriend, she's also a daughter and a beloved sister. Wait, do what you need to do. This is not the right time to worry about it. Go to the root of the problem and start working on it. You're not planning to elope, are you?
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• Philippines
15 Jan 11
@biswa, I salute you!! If i were the parent of either the gf or bf i would highly appreciate your advise. @juniorstringbean, Not to intimidate your personal and financial capacity but your are yet 20 of age. The words of biswa here is perfect for you. Enjoy mylotting!
• Philippines
15 Jan 11
hello there friend, yes i will do what you just said. you're really good at giving advises for discussions like this, i must say. thank you for that! see you around!
• India
15 Jan 11
@kkbhanot (64)
• Spain
14 Jan 11
Hello mate its all upto you but you never forget that you love her and also do not forget that you need to give respect to the elder's. It's a situation where nothing can be achieved with fight but love work and I would also say pray to God he will sort this out as he has sorted our breath I will pray for you too.. thanks
• Philippines
15 Jan 11
hello friend, thank you for your prayers. yes, i've been asking help from God for the two of us. thank you for your touching advise and prayers. God bless you my friend! see you around!
14 Jan 11
This is such a shame but a very common thing that happens .Is your girlfriend of a different culture etc?If so then you will find it to be a very stressful situation until the parents get there way as they rarely give in on what they see as should happen with their daughters life if it isnt a case of cultural difference than some more info on what they see as wrong would helpus respond with help.
• Philippines
15 Jan 11
no, i don't think there's any cultural difference at all. but thank you for responding my friend! see you around!
@eurekafemme (5877)
• Philippines
14 Jan 11
Hi there. There are people who are like that of your girlfriend's family. They seem to know what is best for someone else. It is all up to you. If your love for yuor girlfriend can endure that hurtful situation, then, so be it. but, if the treatment is pulling you down and turning you into someone whom you do not like, then that is the time to give up because it is not healthy for you anymore. Let go of her but that doesn't mean you are giving up on her, too. You can give her her space and while being away from her ,you can make yourself become more productive and stable.So that when the time comes that you have the courage to fight fro your love,they can not look down on you anymore. Do not worry about losing your girl.If it is true love that you feel for each other, no matter what comes between you, it will triumph at the end.
• Philippines
15 Jan 11
yes friend, i agree with what you said. there really are some people who think they could decide better for other people, and as you pulled it - "they seem to know what is best for someone else" though it never was. my girlfriend is on my side, she always tries to fight for me and tries her best to show her love for me. i believe in what you've said. that no matter what may come between the two of us, but with our strong love, we will be together up to the very end. thanks a lot my friend! i will never give her up.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
14 Jan 11
Try not to give up on the relationship or yourself. Just show this family what kind of person you are and what is important to you. Stepping down from them just might make them think that you are a quitter and not worthy of a relationship with their child. Standing your ground and proving who you are may make all of the difference in the world.
• Philippines
15 Jan 11
hi friend, yes that's what i thought of. i will never give up just because of anyone. i have sworn to myself never to let anybody break whatever my girlfriend and i have. no matter what and whatever her family may think of me, i will prove them wrong in my best way. i will prove myself worthy for their daughter. thank you for responding my friend! and you're very right and i'll stand at your point.
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
14 May 12
The main thing in here is your girlfriend and you. you will pass all if both you guys in love and never give say give up to your love so soon. it is not easy when you have a feeling with someone, and it is not easy when your girlfriend and you pass for 2 years...so that you should keep your happiness in your hand, never give up it. Be stronger, my friend. You can do it.
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
15 Jan 11
I think that whether you should give up should depend on your girlfriend's response to her family. What she says about the situation should tell you whether it's worth it for you to keep going.
• India
23 Jan 11
Dear, I do understand you frustration. First of all, never try to go against her parents. Measure your love, I mean see if your love is not just a infatuation or just an attraction. I am considering your love as a true love. So, even if her family dislikes you. Accept their feeling. Be brave and try to speak to them and start with respecting their decision. Try to get the reason of keeping you both apart. If you have to thought in your mind to go against the parent and get married then I would just give you one simple suggestion. Life is relationships, it starts with you birth and the first relationship is mother and father. For her and for you also. No relationship or marriage can be successful without the blessings of parent. If your love is true, then you should not even say that you are giving up or fed up. have faith in you heart and soul. Built a respect for you in her parent's eyes by speaking to them and letting them believe that you are not just her boyfriend but you are capable of taking care of her for whole life as a soul-mate and life partner. best of luck.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
15 Jan 11
hey,i have to say, you should cheer up and do not upset. u should think that you r good enough and if they did not like you ,you should try harder to prove yourself. remember nothing could stop you if you really like your gf. there are still many cases like you but finally they made it. on the other hand, if your gf like you i think she would certainly do something to change. love of one side does not work. hope you could become confidence of this marriage and finally maybe you would more cherish her. hey, cheer up,it's not a big deal.Wish you succeed!
@lazette (216)
• Philippines
15 Jan 11
Please, don't give up on it. What you can do is try to aim for what their parents want. Just endure it for now. Once you finish your studies, she'll get to decide her life for herself, and she'll choose you by then. Her parents won't have a say in it anymore.
@pipayful (32)
• Philippines
15 Jan 11
If you really love that girl...don't give up..try to be strong and fight for you love...until the end. If you think she not for you well set her free.
15 Jan 11
If your going to ask me, it would be more appropriate for both of you to lay low for a while. You need to prove that you love her by showing her family that you care about their opinion. Maybe they think that your a bad influence to their daughter. You need to give them the assurance that their daughter is in good hands by letting her go home early and advise her to study harder. If you really love her you will always think what she feels. A child will always want his/her parents to be proud and accepted his/her personality and love the person he/she love. You need to be strong and good luck.
15 Jan 11
Well, faint heart won't win fair lady. So do not give up hope but soldier on. If the girl truly loves you, then she will not marry anyone else. Love is a two way traffic. So, do pray that she will return your love against all odds.
@raj7shot (838)
• India
17 Jan 11
True Love will not come easy.. But it had came to u .. So be patience everything will happen gud.. they will understand u quickly... all the best for u future..
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
15 Jan 11
if you think that you haven't done anything wrong and you love your girlfriend very much, i don't see any reason why you should quit... by quitting, you are just showing to you girlfriend's family that their actions are justified and you deserve to be treated in that way which is not true in this case... i think you should really fight for your love and show your girlfriend's family what type of person you are so that they will be able to accept you one day... just be patient... take care and have a nice day...
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
14 Jan 11
How much does this bother your girlfriend, and is there any chance that she will listen to them and drop you? Or are the two of you united? If she is strong enough to be without the support of her family, and if she's on your side, I'd say hang in there. But if you can see that it just can't possibly work, then I'd say end it and find somebody else.
• India
15 Jan 11
Well i have been in your place before and i hadn't been bold enough to step up and make a move which made me lose my girlfriend. I regret it ever since. If you find that the family doesn't like you prove to them that you love her so much. That would be tough at first to do. Show them that you love her with all your life. Prove them that they won't get a better son in law than you! All the best! Cheers!
• India
14 Jan 11
If i would have been in your position I would have felt the same thing. But don't give up because its not only related with you its also related with your girlfriend. Its very rare to find true love. If both of you are selfdependent and according to laws of your country can marry tie the knot with her. If the parents don't like you that doesnot really matters marry her they will like you. But before that think that you are sure to take that responsibility.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Jan 11
I guess, you have to talk to your girlfriend about this. If she really loves you and will fight for you then go for it. But maybe, if what the family says that they will take her to a far away place to study , then maybe you should not continue your relationship with her for the time being. It might be better that she finishes her studies first and when she graduates and will have a job, then she realizes she still loves you, then you go back to each other's arms. Nowadays, it pays to be stable first in life, before plunging into marriage.
• India
15 Jan 11
hi... Its really sad their parents did not understand you well. i dont think its best to give up your love for the cause of parents. Your love is important, It is the person you have decided to live with your total life. How can you give up. Fight for her. whether you force or take a choice to visit their home along with your parents. And clearly explain how much you love her and how well you can take care of her. And show your good qualities and tell what you can do if they cannot agree and but still why you were waiting for the permission. Tell how you respected them. then i think they will accept you. And if it is not possible , take the girl along with you...even tough it is not the best choice. All the best friend. wish you a good luck.