Taken from real life. “My parents don't like my husband”: Because he's not a believer.

My parents are deeply religious.

When I met Michał, I knew he was special. He was warm, intelligent, and full of passion for life. We talked for hours, shared our dreams and plans for the future. I had never felt so accepted and loved before. I was certain that this was the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. But one thing had been bothering me from the start – I knew my parents wouldn't accept him.

My parents are deeply religious. They raised me in the spirit of Catholic tradition and values. Sunday mass was mandatory in our home, and faith was part of every conversation.

Michał did not share these beliefs. He was an agnostic – he said he respected the faith of others, but he himself did not feel the need to participate in religious life. I knew this could be a problem, but I believed that my parents would see in him what I saw – a good, loving person.

Michał's first meeting with my parents was full of tension. Mom, who always tried to be polite, could barely hide her displeasure when she found out that Michael didn't go to church.

– “Faith is the foundation of the family,” she said emphatically, looking at him. Michael just smiled gently and replied:

– „I understand that this is important to you. I respect that, but my approach is different.”

The silence that fell after those words was unbearable. I could feel my heart beating faster, trying to find a way to defuse the situation.

After that meeting, my parents began to criticize our relationship more and more openly.

– “You can't have a happy marriage with someone who doesn't believe in God,– Dad said. – “A family must be based on shared values.”

Every conversation with them ended in an argument. I felt torn between my love for Michael and my loyalty to my parents. I tried to explain to them that Michael was a good man, that he supported me in everything, and that faith was not the only determinant of a person's value. But they didn't want to hear it.

When we announced our engagement, the situation became even more tense. Mom cried, Dad was silent. A few days later, I heard something from them that broke my heart.

„If you marry him, don't count on our blessing. We can't accept this.”

These words were like a blow. All my life I tried to meet their expectations, to be a good daughter, but now I felt that I couldn't put their opinions above my love.

The wedding took place without them. Michael was with me, supporting me, but the absence of parents on this important day left a void that was hard to fill. I believed that in time they would accept our relationship, but months passed and the relationship with them was still strained.

Today I am still trying to rebuild the bridges between me and my parents. Sometimes I think that they will never accept my choice, but I know one thing – I do not regret choosing love. Michael gives me the happiness I have always wanted, and although the pain of rejection by my parents is difficult, I believe that in time we will find a way to reconcile.

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