I love my boyfriend, but my parents want to arrange a marriage for me😅

Falling in love was the easy part—telling my parents I wanted to marry for love instead of having an arranged marriage? Not so much. Every dinner felt like a silent negotiation, with my parents dropping hints about tradition while I tried to steer the conversation toward my partner's good qualities. I tried to understand their side, even asked about their own marriage, but it always circled back to what the neighbors would say or how family should come first. It’s tough feeling like your happiness is a threat to your family’s honor. Sometimes I wonder if anyone else has felt this torn between following their heart and respecting their parents’ wishes. If you’ve ever been stuck in this tug-of-war, how did you handle it? I’d love to hear your stories—maybe we can help each other figure it out. 💬 FamilyDynamics #LoveVsTradition #MarriageTalks #ParentChildRelationships #FamilyDynamics #LoveVsTradition #MarriageTalks #ParentChildRelationships #FamilyRelationships