Eloping, an Option or an Obligation?

There’s no doubt that when being in an interfaith relationship and knowing your parents are most likely to object, the thought of eloping runs across your thoughts more than once.

I’m sure you’ll agree that the slightest chance of packing your bags and closing the door behind your parents is the possible answer to freedom. Then there’s also the aftermath of your parents having to live without you.

What really gets me is the selfish act of eloping, leaving your parents in the mist, unknown of your location. Not forgetting the on-going stress that will be induced from your decision to elope.

While running away might only be the key to live life with your partner, you need to remind yourself why you are with him/her. Reminiscing on your different beliefs in religion, it is incredibly important to give yourself a chance to prove his/her chance of acceptance.

Whilst on the subject of giving your partner the option of blessing from your parents, it is absolutely significant to understand the resent you may go through if you elope.

Eloping can make an individual begin to resent their partner, in believing they made you run away. There can be times when you want to be with your family and friends, but you cannot as you’re in a different place.

You will no longer have the option of just walking over to your parent’s house, like you would if you did not elope.

From this you can understand the decision of eloping is not always the best option if there are other resorts in attempts of acceptance of your interfaith relationship.

So that is why you need to understand the options available, as running away should never be an obligation. You may just leave yourself in a worse position with possibility of resent.