I recently moved in with my boyfriend of several years and I'm super excited about it! But there are members of my family that really don't approve. I don't want it to be this awkward, unspoken thing at family gatherings, but it's also not going to stop me from doing what I want to do. It's just a matter of different values I guess. Do you think I should address it head on, or just not cause any more tensions then there already is? I don't think anyone is going to change their minds. — No More Drama Llama
What We're Sippin': Chamomile Tea
Where We're Sippin': On a leisurely walk outside, with the idea that much like every decision we make for ourselves, we must go at our own pace.
Mother Teresa
If you know that no one will change their mind, then you just need to be respectful of them just as they need to be respectful of you. If you know there is no leeway and no chance anyone will change their mind especially if it is a matter of values, then it’s definitely not worth the fight.
Ginger Ále
I hope you bought his & her towels! I hope you have many a movie and margarita night planned! I hope you are reaping all of the benefits of living with your significant other because this is a decision you have made for you and by you, and what is life if not that? You seem to be happy in your relationship and your choice and no one should take this away from you. Find peace in that. I’m not saying you should tell those family members to get over it per se, but there’s no reason to hide it or shy away from it if it so happens to come up. Go back to that happy place of his & her towels, smile and say confidently, “Yes Grandmother/Uncle/Rando. We’re still living together. And I am so incredibly happy, thank you.”
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