When He Asks Your Parents For Your Hand, And They Say No
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Julia Austin
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Give your partner even more support
If your parents are openly disapproving of your partner, he’s going to need a little extra show of enthusiasm from you, says Dr. Louis. “Show you’re optimistic about the future. Show your partner he has YOUR support, regardless of your parents’.” Even if you do echo some of your parents’ concerns about your partner’s job or financial situation, saying, “My parents are right” can make him feel ganged up on.
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