that's life (Australia)

Bridging the generation gap

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It is 2021!

If this man loves you and makes you happy and feel safe, then I don’t think your parents should object. It’s the 21st century. Everyone has the right to live their best life. If this man is a part of that life for you, go for it!

Narelle Dunn

See it their way

Look at it from your parents’ point of view. Why is he divorced? Did he rush into that marriage? If you’ve only known him for a short while, get to know him first.

Karen Dee

Issue an ultimatum

Ask your parents ‘would you like me to live in sin with the man I love or would you rather we marry? There is no other choice.’

Sue Kettlewell

It’s your future

Don’t put your plans on hold – it’s your love, your life and your future. If he makes you happy and treats you right, then I’m sure your parents will see that and come around.

Sandi Michelle

Find a safe place

Can you get them together with your fiancé in a neutral place? But don’t make your parents feel ambushed. Hopefully they’ll come around, but if not, you need to make your own decisions.

Judith Gary

They’re your parents

While it is your right to be happy, your mum and dad are part of your journey. At least listen to their concerns and explain to them you love this man and will marry him, but would love their blessing.

Josie Earles

No room for regrets

You get one life to live. You need to do what makes you happy. This could otherwise be a missed opportunit­y you’ll forever regret.

Chelsea Robinson

No-one else’s concern

It’s no concern of anyone else’s if he’s divorced. That’s an archaic mindset. Be happy.

Rebecca Welsh

Postpone the wedding

Listen to your parents’ concerns and talk to them as openly as you can. If you can postpone the wedding even a little while out of respect for them, they may be more likely to come around.

Iris Pearce

Family come around

My parents had this problem over 50 years ago. My dad’s first wife left and his family didn’t want him to marry my mum. Well I’m glad they didn’t listen and got married, or I wouldn’t be here. Dad’s family did come around, but if they didn’t, that’d be their problem.

Kathryn Gurr

We learn from mistakes

Your parents are entitled to their beliefs, but you should make your own choices.

They say we learn from our mistakes and your fiancé, who is divorced, will carry the burden of that forever. But he, too, has a right to be happy.

Judith Lunn

Be happy

If you’re both on the same wavelength, that’s what matters. Your parents will come around once they realise you’re happy.

Sarah Jensen

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