try to block them out. do not think that they are just trying to give you a hard time. most of the time, they see it from a clearer perspective than you can. sometimes, people in love or desperate to go into a relationship can convince themselves that someone is the right one even if they are not. it sometimes takes the perspective of a close family member or a friend to make you see things as they are. when you are in such a situation, try to consider why your family or friends do not approve of your partner. try to value their opinion and listen to what they 