So quite recently we were asked to share our views on 'How to tell your parents about your Interfaith relationship' 

 

A relationship almost always repels against the will to tell parents, even if a couple want to tell their parents.

 

Revealing an interfaith relationship to parents can become a difficult step with fear of rejection due to their strong views that some parents may have.

 

Here are 5 tips on how to tell your parents about your interfaith relationship:

 

1. Introduce him/her

 

Invite your partner over with a couple of other friends to your house,

And get your family to know your partner as a friend first. They will have a chance to pick up on their personality.  This will avoid the double shock when you finally get to the stage about telling your parents about your relationship.

 

2. Don’t say anything negative about your partner

 

If they are a different religion to you it is never a good idea to open the talk of marriage with negativity of religion. Try to talk about their positive elements as a person; this may overlook the thought of him/her being a different religion.

 

3. Share what you know about him/her

 

By sharing each other’s positive points and showing them how good he/she is than any other person of the same religion. Trying to make them understand that your partner is the one you want to be with.

 

4. Examples of other succesful relationships

 

Providing parents with examples of others who are in interfaith relationships, maybe even if they are from your family may push them to agreement. Showing your parents the success of an interfaith relationship may throw in some positivity.

 

5. Family is key

 

With an interfaith relationship you need try and make your parents meet with his/her parents. Two families getting along together are just as important as you and your partner having a healthy relationship. It will only boost approval and maybe start neglecting disapproval if they become fond of his/her family.