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Family threatens to disown over partner

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meesh0 · 19/12/2023 23:39

not sure where to begin. My parents come from a traditional Asian background and have found out that I'm going to move in with my boyfriend who's white. They are absolutely furious when they found out.
Dad and brothers have said I should never return to the family home because they were all planning on arranging a marriage for me abroad after I done my studies and got a stable job.
My mum is quiet and I think she just wants the whole thing to go away.
I've been living away from home for 3 years since I graduated and found a job in London. It was very liberating being here finally on my own and my bf and hope to be husband soon I met him through work and he's absolutely lovely. He just swept me off my feet and we've even discussed marriage..
His parents "seem" ok I will be visiting them hopefully in Scotland over the Xmas period.
But now my parents have even got my uncles and other relatives involved.
One of my aunt who I've never spoken to in years calls me and says "how I shouldn't put my father under stress due to his heart condition". But I can't bear this pressure. I still want to visit my family and be part of my community. Not just get cut off like this!
I'm so confused

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meesh0 · 22/12/2023 14:42

Thanks so much 👍

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