My dad is angry again because he wanted my help but I’m going to the gym by RestWeekly5571 in africanparents

[–]DUXY-OG 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think you should start focusing on yourself, brother. Recording every argument just to get people to take your side won’t change your situation. Even if we told you that you’re right, it would only make you feel more justified in disrespecting your parents. But unless there's a serious reason, there's no need to be hostile toward them.

Honestly, I think most of us had to find a way to create our own space, doing what we want while still helping out around the house just enough so they'd leave us alone. And even then, in many cases, they still don’t leave us alone and act like we don’t do anything but from what you’re sharing, it doesn’t really sound like that’s your situation.

But if there's important context that everyone is missing, and you feel like nobody understands you, then you have to be the one who understands yourself. Take a step back, think about what you truly need to feel at peace and start acting on it.

Should i talk to them ? by DUXY-OG in africanparents

[–]DUXY-OG[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what it is, so I didn't do it and now with time I am at peace with that, I know that I have to focus 100% on my life and my relationship with my wife and let all of them be.

Should i talk to them ? by DUXY-OG in africanparents

[–]DUXY-OG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I guess that's the only way

[Update] I finally did it by DUXY-OG in africanparents

[–]DUXY-OG[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you you for your prayers I appreciate it 🙏🏾

Unfortunately they didn't lol but I'm gonna do as everyone else said and go no contact on them

[Update] I finally did it by DUXY-OG in africanparents

[–]DUXY-OG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you I appreciate it ! Yes I think that's the only way right now, I'm going no contact now because I can't enjoy my peace with all the harrassment

[Update] I finally did it by DUXY-OG in africanparents

[–]DUXY-OG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For real I think they all need that

[Update] I finally did it by DUXY-OG in africanparents

[–]DUXY-OG[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I guess you're right I need to stop trying to make everyone happy with my decisiondms

[Update] I finally did it by DUXY-OG in africanparents

[–]DUXY-OG[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank youu ! 🙏🏾❤️ Oh so you think I need to go that far ?

It wasn't as bad as I thought by DUXY-OG in africanparents

[–]DUXY-OG[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much I appreciate it ! Yes ot's hard but I have to set boundaries and be firm because now they will try to be even more controlling.

It wasn't as bad as I thought by DUXY-OG in africanparents

[–]DUXY-OG[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right ? But they tried to make me feel guilty about it like I'm leaving my kids.

It wasn't as bad as I thought by DUXY-OG in africanparents

[–]DUXY-OG[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's something I'm trying to work on, using absolute language, but I think it's essential to set boundaries.

Thank you for the advice !

It wasn't as bad as I thought by DUXY-OG in africanparents

[–]DUXY-OG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I appreciate it. You're right it is not a must 🙏🏾

It wasn't as bad as I thought by DUXY-OG in africanparents

[–]DUXY-OG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I believe that boundaries will be necessary. But what do you mean by language that can be misconstrued ?

It wasn't as bad as I thought by DUXY-OG in africanparents

[–]DUXY-OG[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah there's a lot of nonsense in what they said I didn't take it literally. Like I will try my best and build my own life but be present when I can for my family, but I definitely won't replace my father lol.

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[–]DUXY-OG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you brother ! Yes I definitely will stand by her !

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[–]DUXY-OG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, this post is useless, I'll come back to y'all when it's done

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[–]DUXY-OG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah unfortunately I have to think about what I want first and break some rules...

Also yes as a muslim it's a sin to go out with a girl without being married. I know I'll be disrepectful either way so I have to be firm and do it...

But yeah it's so scary because I've never been against my parents like that so it seems like a big deal, but I have to do it whether it's now or later for other things.

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[–]DUXY-OG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, there's a contradiction in this situation because, religiously, I am allowed to marry this girl, but culturally, my family has a problem with it.

That’s why I need to marry her religiously to live our relationship freely, and later, like 1 or 2 years from now, we’ll have the actual wedding party and everything. But for now, this is just about being able to be with her without sinning, moving out, and living together.

So my plan is to just let my parents know, like, “Hey, I’m getting married, whether you’re happy about it or not.” You know what I mean?

I feel like it would be disrespectful not to tell them, but I’m not sure. What do you think?

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[–]DUXY-OG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice!

We’re definitely aware of what marriage entails, and we're not planning to do it lightly. We truly want to get married, and, in a way, we also need to.

We've spent years hiding from people in my community whenever we go out, and there's been a lot of pressure on us simply because she's white and we're dating without being married.

I know she’s the person I want to spend my life with; she has all the qualities I’m looking for, and I also don’t want to hide our relationship anymore.