Learning that my family had not fully accepted our relationship, coupled with my debt of VND1 billion (US$40,372) for a house, prompted my girlfriend to suggest breaking up.
For over three years, we shared a relationship, during which I frequently brought her home to meet my family in the past two years. I even encouraged my family to get to know her better.
Despite my reassurances that love and marriage were my decisions, my family’s resistance remained a challenge
Despite these efforts, my family remained hesitant to embrace our relationship, primarily due to her job. I consistently reassured them that decisions regarding love and marriage are for sure mine, and they agreed with this stance.
When my girlfriend inquired about marriage, I affirmed my interest but also detailed the challenges we were facing. The most obstacles included my family’s reluctance and the house loan I was repaying.
I had hoped that sharing these difficulties would inspire her to support me through this challenging time. Instead, she decided to end our relationship, explaining that my family’s disapproval would complicate our lives if we were to marry.
It’s worth noting that I had already established a timeline to prepare for the wedding by the end of the year, especially since I am now 30. With her decision to leave, I am left wondering what steps I should take next.
