the forbidden one

Philippines
March 27, 2013 11:56am CST
How far can you go for your relationship? My boyfriend and I is already 4 years and 3 months since we became lovers. We are close friends way back in high school. But are in this situation wherein we need to fight for our relationship. We belong to a different religion sect and cultural group. These are the two major problems in our relationship. Our family are not in favor of us together. But we cannot live without each other. As of now, since we are still students, we decided to focus more on ourselves to gather more strength to win the battle. We still have communication yet my parents doesn't know about it. If you are in my situation will you still go for it or just forget all about it?
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@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
27 Mar 13
Each relations is preaching about love, loving someone else. There is no religion or holy book that says you are NOT allowed to love someone with an other religion. Also there is no holy book, religion or law that forbids to love someone who is from a different cultural group as yourself. These are all rules made up by people. Yes I would go on with this, since if this is no problem to you, I would not let others make a problem out of it. I think the two of you are the best prove of what love really means and what it means that you should love everybody/your neighbours an all people are equal! Those who think different still have a lot to learn and should be ashamed about themselves. BTW there are plenty of people who love eachother, are married and do not have the same religion or do come from the same social or cultural group. In many countries this is not even an issue.
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• Philippines
28 Mar 13
I really like what you have said. :) It gives me more spirit to fight our love. For me, religion is not an issue. I love him for who he really is. :) What if your parents will renounce you as their daughter/son? And they will hate you forever. Would you still choose your loved one?
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@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
28 Mar 13
Wake said it very correctly ! They maybe having different religion but one thing similar in them , they are both human being ! They deserved to choose whom they would love or not and what ever is their decision , it deserved a respect. We are a free human being , therefore we must be free in choosing people in our life , parents may guide and enlightened us but they can never dictate us. True , no scriptures which says don't marry this person coming from this religion . Love knows no race , religion or rituals . Love is for everybody , rich or poor , white or brown !
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• Philippines
28 Mar 13
Thanks. I hope that my parents perception is also like this. Sometimes I feel hatred towards them because they do not want me to be happy. They always mock me because for them I am the black sheep of the family. But then I won't give up for our love.
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• Philippines
27 Mar 13
The more you stop the heart from beating, the harder and faster it gets. It is not my parents nor my religion that would sleep with me on the same bed. I need someone I liked in all angles to be able to entrust all of me that close, that intimate. No one could understand this but myself alone. No matter what culture another person is coming from. As long as you got this common understanding of things, this real human connection that you could be yourself at any time then nothing could shun you from having this relationship with him. You only listen to suggestions but if you feel deep inside you that this is the right person then just follow it.
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• Philippines
28 Mar 13
So you will take the consequences just to be with him? Your cultural community will disregard you, aren't you afraid of that?
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
10 Apr 13
It is hard to hold back your feeling towards a person tat you have learned to love. So that leaves you on choosing whom do you think id the most important person for you. I know for a fact that a relationship without the blessing of parents do not often succeed.
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@rage35 (344)
• Philippines
11 Apr 13
i understand how you feel,since you are both student so let your selves focus on study and you are both too young to handle struggle of love. If you love her or him respect her/his religion/culture and also respect especially their parents. If you really love your girlfriend/boyfriend then go! fight for it if he/she is worth to fight for..
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@Aja103654 (5646)
• Philippines
18 Apr 13
Differences in religion and parent's disapproval won't stop me from loving that person. You'd only regret tearing yourselves apart for such reasons. My boyfriend is of a different religion too and my parents don't exactly approve of him. I don't let it bother me. And I don't bother keeping my boyfriend a secret. Why should I keep my love hidden when there's nothing wrong with it? Why should they decide who I am going to be with? We are free to make our own decisions. Just make sure that your boyfriend is someone worth all this.
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@dagami (1158)
• Rome, Italy
27 Mar 13
hi. there is nothing wrong with being in love with a person that has another religious belief. love overcomes all obstacles. however, you must take into consideration one very important aspect. when you get married, how are you going to bring up your children? are you going to baptize them in the two faiths? this should be discussed between the two of you beforehand as this will create a real problem later. your parents' consent is important in order to have harmony in your family but this isn't necessary. you can get married by yourselves when you reach the right age. just make sure that you keep an open mind and you do not impose your religious beliefs on him and vice versa.
@dagami (1158)
• Rome, Italy
29 Mar 13
time will come that your parents will come to accept your choice. now you should persevere in your studies so your parents will never use your relationship as an excuse to blame you if you fail on this. once you graduate, have a stable job, able to stand on your own, then this is the time to really push your parents to accept your decision. it won't be easy but lots of people have gone thru the same situations and won. if you really love each other, your relationship will last, no matter what.
• Philippines
28 Mar 13
Actually, he is very willing to convert for us to be together. I didn't force him to do that, in fact I told him to think hundred times if he is really sure about it. And we also have agreed that it is my religion that should be followed. Our problem is that my parents' consent. They really don't want us to be together.
• Philippines
31 Mar 13
Thank you so much at least I won't feel that I am an evil and wicked daughter coz that's what they always say.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
30 Mar 13
Well, especially when we are younger there will be people who will never see eye to eye with us when it comes to a relationship and often try to prevent us from being with them, and want us to be with someone else, or do something different with our time and our life. But if you are in LOVE, it is up to you no matter what others are saying to continue to want to pursue your love no matter what. Just remember if this is really what you're wanting nothing can Stop it, and you will be best off following your heart and in time hope they will see it was what you really needed to do.
• Philippines
31 Mar 13
That is why our love for each other is my inspiration to finish studies and to have my own freedom. And I will make them see that I am not as bad as what they think.
@ajithlal (14716)
• India
12 Apr 13
I think most probably you can talk to your parents and tell them how you two are feeling. I think it is good that both of you wait for some more time and try to get a good job and talk to your parent and then get married.
• Philippines
12 Apr 13
Yes this will be our plans :) If we are not made for each other then I will not marry anyone :)
@aabuda (1722)
• Philippines
27 Mar 13
I think if you truly love him, you will go for him and ignoring your religious differences...
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
28 Mar 13
I understand your feeling. I have been there once. Me and my husband belong to a different religion and my parents are against him (thu his parents don't mind it at all) I was caught between love and my family- and I followed my heart. It's not easy, but for true love- I know love conquers all. Since you are still studying it is better to focus on your studies first and when the time comes that both of you are old enough to decide for yourself- maybe then your parents will understand.
• Philippines
28 Mar 13
Did they hate you after choosing your husband over them? How about your community where you belong, don't they talk about you and criticize you?
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
27 Mar 13
I think you are right in putting your studies first. Relationships can follow once you have done something really good for yourself, like your studies, and once you are mature enough and know for sure what you really want for yourself. If by then you and your boyfriend still want to be together, and after showing everyone that what you have isn't some just childish or teenage fling but the feelings of two consenting, responsible adults, I think both your families will trust you two to live your own life. Religion should not be the only deciding factor when it comes to getting into relationships. No religion is perfect, only God is.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
28 Mar 13
If you love and care for each other, fight till the end. Its all worth it.. Good luck to you both.
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
28 Mar 13
Hi there ! If i am in your shoe , i will never honor whatever is their tradition . I am so sorry but it looks like i would be the very first to break a tradition. I will fight for our love ! I don't care about religion preferences , as long as the person is having good deeds and respecting humanity then that is more than enough for me to love him. Religion , tradition should never be a hindrance to a good relationship. I will prove to my family and to whole tribe that love is only thing that we need to have a beautiful family and not by being in same religion , tribe ,color or beliefs. Whatever is your plan go for it , so long as your both intent is pure and sincere , God will bless it !
• China
3 Apr 13
Hi, iamsittie. This year, my boyfriend become my husband. I love him very much. You can not live without each other, maybe you can persuade your parents to accept your boyfriend, tell them without him you will always unhappy and your boyfriend is a responsable man
• Philippines
3 Apr 13
I already told that and they never cared. Perhaps they want me to suffer than to be with my loved one. My parents are not the same as the typical parents. They do not care of my feelings but rather themselves.
• China
3 Apr 13
Maybe pursuing happiness need courage. I do not exactly know your situation, but I want to tell your, do your decision without regret because it decide your life. Bless you