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This is a subject that is hard for many people to answer. They will tell you that it doesn’t matter, but the least little bit of disapproval from their families, and they will run in the other direction. Whether we admit it or not, each of us seeks the approval of our families, and few of us would date or marry someone without at least parental approval. Does that mean we should not date someone of a different race? That depends on the individual person, but before you take that step, you have to take the time to consider whether you are ready to risk the disapproval of your family and whether you are strong enough to go against their wishes.

If you’re only at the dating stage and aren’t interesting in marrying for a few years yet, it is not likely to matter as much what your family thinks of your choice as a date. On the other hand, if you are looking seriously for someone with whom you can spend the rest of your life, the question becomes more serious. You must be honest with yourself and decide if you really want to have your family’s disapproval—is this person that important to you that you will risk losing your family if it comes to that? These are questions many people think they can answer with certainty only to find out later, sometimes when it’s too late, that they seek the approval of at least their parents. It becomes even more troublesome if your partner’s family also disagrees with the relationship.

What is the answer? The most important thing is to be honest with your parents and do not hide your relationship. Only then will you be able to know whether you can win the approval of your families. Sometimes they may tell you that they disapprove, but when they meet your loved one, they change their mind because they see how happy the two of you are. If you wait until you want to marry to throw the bombshell, you don’t give them enough time to adapt to the situation.

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