As a piece of writing, this really succeeds. I was caught up in your conflict immediately, and you can see by the responses that readers have an emotional reaction to the essay.
I won't make a judgement about your parents' behavior, or your response. I will say I respect you, and think you showed maturity by bowing to their judgement. Not because the religions are different but because they saw what you only intimate in this piece.
I remembered a young love that never budded.
Wasn't that the issue your parents were addressing? Once love blossomed, there would be no turning back. Maybe that would have worked out, but staying in the relationship before it 'budded' was allowing for the real possibility that this would become an enduring, sustained relationship.
That might have been OK, but your parents saw a world of difficulty ahead for you if that was the road you chose.
Young love, and parental responsibility. They don't always mesh.
How do you feel about that today?
Hello, @agmoore. It's a pleasure to read your thoughtful and insightful comment. 😊
This story was one tough scenario in my growing up days that I wished I could erase. However, our experiences shape us into a better version of ourselves, yes? I appreciate your non-judgemental approach and now that I'm older, I understand my parents' concerns.
Young love is pleasant but we don't often look beyond the immediate present and our feelings. My parents foresaw the possibility of a deep and lasting relationship developing, and they were concerned about the potential challenges we might face due to our religious differences. Today, I look back at that time with mixed emotions. It was difficult at the time to let go of a connection that felt special but I respect my parents' intention. If I had held onto the water globe, I might have gone back on my word and sought the young man. Hehe.
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