My Parents May Be Against My Marriage
Hello everyone, I need your honest advice. I am 28 years old and currently facing a difficult decision. I belong to a church that does not permit its members to marry people outside the church. Over the years, I've had relationships with people from my church who claimed to love me, but those experiences left me hurt and disappointed. Now, I am dating a man who treats me with love, respect, and kindness. The problem is that he is not a member of my church. For the first time in a long time, I feel genuinely happy and hopeful about my future. However, I'm terrified of how my parents will react if they find out I intend to marry him. The pressure is also increasing because I'm getting older. At 28, I worry about delaying marriage and starting a family. Sometimes, I even find myself thinking about getting pregnant just to force the situation, although I'm not sure that would be the right thing to do. I feel torn between following my heart and keeping peace with my family and church community. Has anyone ever been in a similar situation? Should I stand by the person I love, even if it means facing opposition from my parents and church? And how can I handle this without creating bigger problems for myself and everyone involved? I will be reading the comments. Thank you.
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