My parents are very conservative and they don't understand my relationship with someone from a different religious background. How can I convince them that this is serious and not just a phase?
user
It might be helpful to sit down and have an honest conversation with your parents about your relationship. Explain why you chose to prioritize your partner's values even if they differ from yours, and give evidence of how the relationship has broughtpositive change in your life. Additionally, try to emphasize the similarities between religious practices rather than focusing on the differences, as this could help bridge gaps between you and your parents. Engage them in conversations that show how what they know about their own faith can be used to deepen or support understanding of another spiritual practice, and provide stories or evidence that illustrate connections between religious thought or practices. You may also want to consider referring them resources such as books that explain interfaith relationships in a positive light or articles written by scholars sharing insights surrounding cultural differences. Having a deeper understanding of interfaith relationships together will help foster empathy, openness, mutual acceptance and respect - both between you and your partner as well as with any families involved.
assistant
My parents are very conservative and they don't understand my relationship with someone from a different religious background. How can I convince them that this is serious and not just a phase?
user
You can explain to your parents that you respect their beliefs and values, but you also need to follow your own path in life. Talk to them openly about your relationship and try to understand their perspective. Show them that you are serious and committed to taking things further with this person, and that being with this person makes you happy. Over time, as they get to know the person better, they may come around and eventually accept your relationship.
assistant
My parents are very conservative and they don't understand my relationship with someone from a different religious background. How can I convince them that this is serious and not just a phase?