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When you first got engaged and told your family

did you get the support you wanted or where you disappointed in their reactions?

I ask because I will be getting engaged soon and I am afraid not alot of people will support our decision.

Answer 1

We're childhood sweethearts, so it was to be happily expected :)

Answer 2

My parents are very cautious people and they've seen me get hurt before, so their reactions were with joy and reservation.  They love him now that he's proven, over time, that he's a good guy.  I think that the parent reaction depends primarily on their current relationship with the fiance.  I've learned over time...ONLY tell parents the good stuff.  They don't ever forget the not-so-good stuff.  :)

Answer 3

People are weird, especially family, but your love needs to be stronger than the attitudes of those you love. Sometimes, they are protecting you from what they think it bad, and sometimes they are just meddling. The best you can do, is have him ask for your hand in marriage to your parents. This shows respect, but it also puts them in the mix of the activities. Listen to advice, and then write back and let us know what they said.

Answer 4

Dont care what anyone thinks.Congrats.

Answer 5

If you found each other, your families will respect it.

Answer 6

I'm lucky.  Both sides of the family said, "Thank God, it's about time."

Good luck to you - I hope it goes more smoothly than you are anticipating.

Answer 7

well my husband and i were only togther 3 months and he was leaving in a few days to go to the middle east, he's millitary, and we didn't wait and my family was very suportive.

Answer 8

Dont worry about it if its what you both want then that is the main thing.  It's an exciting time enjoy it.

Congrats in advance...

Answer 9

most people excepting and were uber excited! Im 17 and he's 19 and my dad and his wife were pretty much the only ones that werent happy about it.  

Answer 10

i got engaged at 21 to my fiance who was 25 at the time.  my parents were completely expecting it.  i wasn't!  the engagement was a complete surprise to me.  a lot has to do with the couple's maturity and readiness to be married.  don't go by what others think if you and your fiance feel that you are ready to be married.  hopefully both of your families will be excited!  congratulations by the way on the engagement!

Answer 11

My husband and I were high school sweethearts and together for 3 years before we were married so ours was expected. But the only way the average person wouldn't be happy is if he had done something to hurt you in the past. But that doesn't sound like this is the issue! If they aren't happy and you know it's right who cares! It's your wedding and your future.