n India, marriage is regarded as a sacred institution that is meant to last a lifetime. While parents still pay obeisance to society, tradition, culture, rituals, religion, etc., many youngsters ignore such things as they focus more on compatibility.

In this time and age, love marriages are increasing in society. But when the parents are conservative people who prefer to arrange the marriages of their children, problems are likely.

Unless there is proper communication, such problems may be hard to overcome. Convincing your parents to consent to your love marriage is a delicate task. So, here are some strategies to help you do so.

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Develop a rapport with your parents:

Often, children may love their parents, but they may not have a good rapport with them, or a communication gap could exist between them. Their thoughts do not match, and they will ignore or rebel against their parents. If you need them to accept your choice of a partner, therefore, you must first build a good rapport with them.

Spend sufficient time with them and treat them like your friends. Once you establish closeness with them, you can open up about your hopes and desires. You can also try to find out what they think about your friends’ love marriages. Once you understand their opinions, you will be able to figure out how they will react to your decision.

Share your ideas on marriage with your parents

If you have your own ideas about marriage, share them with your parents. Every parent wants a good marriage for their child. When they are in a good mood, broach the topic with them and discuss the things that are important to you, like your life partner’s education, compatibility, etc., and even the things that are not important, like caste, creed, community, etc.

This will make your parents aware of your opinions on marriage. Whether they ignore or react to them, continue to engage with them on this matter occasionally. But avoid being too confrontational.

Find out which parent might play Cupid

Now that you have developed a rapport with your parents and also made them aware of your thoughts on marriage, identify which parent has more of a soft corner for you. That parent could take on the role of Cupid for your love marriage. Then introduce your beloved to that parent.

At times, they may be shocked when you confide in them. If so, be patient and assuage their fears and doubts.

Avoid the tendency to dominate the conversation. Give your parent a patient hearing. Make an effort to understand their concerns and clarify their doubts. Assure them that their fears about what society and community will think are unnecessary.

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Solicit the help of relatives whom your parents respect

If your parents refuse to support you, involve your relatives whom they respect. Consult your grandparents or your parents’ elder siblings. They could talk to your parents and convince them. This can play a crucial role in convincing your parents. If you get support from your close relatives, your parents will relent and decide to support you.

Introduce your partner

Introducing your partner to your parents is inevitable. Your partner and your parents need time to get to know each other. Before introducing them, brief your partner about each of your family members.

Let the 2 families meet

Once your partner and your family are comfortable with each other, it’s time for both sets of parents to meet. If they don’t hit it off instantly, create more opportunities for them to meet. After a few such meetings, the ice will thaw, and they will settle into a comfortable relationship. When this has been achieved, it will be time to fix the wedding dates.

Traditional and orthodox parents are, no doubt, hard to convince. But if you have some patience, you can make them come around. Stay positive and be empathetic. Try to understand how your parents are feeling. They just want the best for their children, and it’s just that they have different ideas about what is best for you.

When they understand that you truly love your partner and they make you happy, their resistance will crumble, and they will be happy to give their consent to your marriage. I can’t browse the web right now, but you can visit AstroVed for free horoscope predictions based on your birth details.