My family has been well off since I was young, living in a landed property in Singapore. My parents had provided me with the best education and resources to help me succeed. I had always been a diligent student and worked hard for my grades.
After graduating from university with a degree in finance, I got a job at a major bank and it was at this point in my life that I met my then-girlfriend.
She is from Malaysia and had come to Singapore to study. We had a lot in common and soon found ourselves spending a lot of time together. We finally decided to take things to the next level and became a couple.
My family was happy for me at first, but things changed when my mother found out my girlfriend was from Malaysia. She was disappointed that I had decided to date someone from outside our social circle. She started to bring up the idea that it would be better if I found a Singaporean girl who was from a similar financial background and could match our social status.
My father on the other hand, was more understanding. He reminded my mother that I had a right to choose who I wanted to date and that it wasn’t her decision to make. He also pointed out that my girlfriend was a hardworking student and had the same values that my family had.
Mother criticize
Despite my father’s words, my mother was still unhappy. She started to criticize my girlfriend every chance she got, making comments about her background and how she wasn’t suitable for me. This caused a lot of tension between us and I started to feel like I had to choose between my family and my girlfriend.
I tried to talk to my mother and explain that I loved my girlfriend and that she was important to me. I also told her that our relationship was more than just about money and social status. My mother refused to budge and kept insisting that I find a Singaporean girl who was from a similar financial background and could match our social status.
I was at a loss as to what to do, but I decided that I wouldn’t let my mother’s disapproval ruin what I had with my girlfriend. I knew that she was the one for me and that our love could withstand anything. I decided to stand firm in my decision and not let my mother dictate who I should date.
What should I do?