does your relationship with your parents determine who you are as an adult?
544321
I really believe it does, My mums life and mine are so similar. Both had 3 boys and 2 girls, same likes and dislikes. We are the best of friends. More like sisters just a couple of decades apart..\nMy Dad, I am sure we would have been very close if he did'nt pass away when I was young..\nI really think if your parents are good role models, you are really blessed with your path in life..
141131
I think a lot of people go through not being able to tell their parents about how they want to live. especially when their parents are really religious. I had a hard time telling them that I was dating my boyfriend, now husband. I can't even imagine how hard it would be for you.\nbut if you really want to live the way you want to live, than you have to tell them. if they love you, they will learn to understand and respect your lifestyle.\nit took my family about 6 months to talk to me again when they found out that I moved in with my boyfriend and I didn't want to belong to their church.\nhang in there, and your parents will come around.\ngood luck!
552901
Filial Piety?  Respect for ones parents and their traditions???  Not sure if this is what your looking for, but it kinda ties in...
639150
If you and your hubby are young, like 18 or 19, his parents are still seeing him as a child.  But if he is older his parents need to stop.  I have similar situation.  I am 35 now.  I want to move to another city but can't yet.  I've learned not to tell my parents much about my personal life or my family's doings.  That why they can't meddle and "give advice".  I had to learn to distance myself.  It took about a year before my parents realized that I can live my own live well without but I that I still love them.  I suggest that you forget how they treat his brother, because that's their (the parents) problem.  Just focus on youselves and put a safe distance between yourself, don't talk as often or at least don't give out much personal info that will make them respond in a meddling way.  Good luck!
672482
depending on where they live and how much they respect their parents' wishes, possibly
1007635
Depends on what kind of love it is.\nAnyway, do u love your parents?
71940
OH YES. When I was dating my wife, she was living with her parents. I was there one night and her parents were in bed. We started in on the couch, and her mom walks in!
1078938
I've always felt that because you choose your husband it is natural to be closer to them. You also share things with your husband that you can't share with your parents, like your sexuality. I don't have a lot in common with my mum and we aren't that close at all.
528458
You don't. While it is admirable that you wish to honor your parents by doing their wishes, you need to lead your own life.  There no sence in getting into a relationship where you know you won't be happy.  It's time to break the cycle and make your own decisions.  I understand your parents would be disappointed and possibly disown you,and I mean no disrespect towards them, but,in my opinion your child's happiness should come first even if it means not marrying the person you feel they should.
45918
they do have parental controls. If you try to make an account for your child, once you put in the date of birth it's going to ask for an adult to finsih the registration and it will ask for your e-mail address for confirmation. I did it for my daughters.  All you have  to do is give them there own account.
682519
parents will ALWAYS be parents, just the difference in ages shows he she has been here longer and has a need to give you information she has learned along her path so if yu see the same things, hopefully you will dodge out of the way...\nWill happen forever, with her and you, you and yourchild, your child and theirs...forever...it is just the way things are...
188481
my parents are divorced, and have been since i was 4 years old. i've had a great childhood and i thinnk that everyhting worked out for the better. not only were my parents happy, i lived in an environment without fighting/ marital problems. my parents have joint custody, so i've lived with my mom but can visit my dad on weekends or as i please (when he isn't working). in addition to my parents and siblings being happier, my parents have both remarried, which i think has ben a great experience and i greatly love both of my step-families.
501643
It is sad to hear how they treat you. There is ways of finding out if you where adopted like getting hold of your birth certificate. You can ask a social worker to assist you with this. You are probably not adopted. Your parents have issues like struggling to cope and you should not take this treatment as if your the one at fault. How old are you?\n\nGet trough this by seeking help, professional help and when your 18 start a life for yourself. \n\nNOBODY NEEDS TO BE TREATED THIS WAY!!!!!!!!
15751
It depends on your partner's relationship with his/her parents. Because even if you don't think its necessary, it may be important for your partner-to-be, and he/she may not tell you.  Its hard, because if you want to keep it a surprise, you can't ask him/her directly. I would just probe indirectly, and see how he/she feels (or ask mutual friends to do the investigative work)
1173071
Well some parents are "old fashioned" and being a lesbian is probably hard for them to understand. Most people think that it is a choice but truth be told you are born with it....does that make you a bad person? No of course not...but to them "it is not normal...get over it and change.." so this is their way of doing that....soon enough they will realize they can't change you...no matter wat they do...you are who you are.....so let them know that..and keep on doing it...i mean at the end of the day they are going to have to accept it whether they like it or not..
222544
You cannot control anyone else's reaction but your own.  The most you can do is explain to your parents how much this person means to you and to at least get to know him before making any judgments.  If they aren't willing to do so, then too bad too sad!  You won't always make decisions in love or life that would be pleasing to your parents or anyone else for that matter, but at the end of the day, you have to make yourself happy.  Your parents opinions are just that, opinions, the most you can do is respect the way they feel, right or wrong, that is the way they feel and there isn't a whole lot you can do or say to change there minds.  Maybe in time they would see how happy you are and come around, but for now, if this is the person you are happy with, don't let anyone spoil it, not even your parents.  Having a different religion or a different ethnicity isn't a character flaw, and there are alot more things to worry about in this world.  Go for it!
83469
I'm not sure what your names have to do with anything.  Your parents picked them, not you, so what reflection dothey have on your personalities or how well you go together?\n\nI wouldn't worry about it.