"Parental Approval"

Q: Dear Madame W:

I am a sophomore in college. I have been dating another Muslim guy for the past three years. My family comes from what some may call, an affluent background. However, my guy does not. To my parents this is a problem. Should I break it off or fight them? It may require disobeying them. Please advise.

signed
A Wealthy Pauper

Dear one,

The bad part is that your parents feel they are above certain kinds of people. The good part is that what they are doing is wrong. Simply put. You are not in the wrong. Point that out to them. If you aren't comfortable speaking to them about it write them a letter, or maybe get a relative to talk to them. How far you go depends on how serious you are about this man. The last thing you want to happen is realise five years down the line that this isn't the right person for you (and suffer the "I told you so's" of your parents). Either way, you should definitely show your parents the ill in their thinking. If you love him and you cannot bear to live without him then close your eyes and follow you heart. You'll end up in a good place.

Madame W.

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