“Your parents' approval of your partner shouldn't matter at all”
Agree
- You're the one living with them
- Parents have their own biases
- Independence defines healthy adulthood
- They won't see the relationship clearly
- Your happiness trumps their comfort
Disagree
- Parents see red flags you miss
- Life experience offers valuable perspective
- Family harmony affects long-term happiness
- They know you better than anyone
- Dismissing them shows immaturity
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