24/07/2023
The question should be, should parents interfere in your choice of life partner?
I know, most of us would be quick to say a capital "NO".
Okay "NO" it is. It is our life partners not our parents life partners. It becomes like Nigerian God fatherism politics; where your God father determines your next moves or makes decisions for you.
Yes, your parents played a vital role to your existence and survival on earth and no one would ever take this place.
The reality is that your parents do not know what's best for you. They would only make best suggestions from experience, but it may not work for you.
You know thyself and you should be able to phantom what's best for you from who you're and considering their suggestions.
Your parents are only your advisor and they are limited to advise you based how much they know and their experiences. There's no way your life experience is similar to that of your parents. Your personality and desires may not be the same.
Humans are spirit beings and it is only your spirit and God can conclusively tell who you truly are. What people say about you or suggest would be best for you based on assumptions and their personal experiences.
In a situation where your parents refuse your partner does not imply your partner is a bad idea.
You must have been convinced in your heart before bringing your partner to your parents. If their arguments does not have any physical conviction, this is what to do:
1. Do not consider your parent as enemies to your progress and begin to have grudges against them.
2. Engage in prayer with your partner for God to work things out for good. You must do this prayer earnestly as long as you both desire each other.
Note: I find it unnecessary for your parents to choose a life partner for you. This would prevent blame issues.
3. You must engage your parents in a healthy conversation into persuading them to liken your partner.
4. If your parents do not change their minds without giving you any evidential facts, you should involve your spiritual father in this. Your spiritual father should reconcile the situation.
5. Marriage is a journey of faith and before you engage your partner, it is expedient both of you take a good time into prayers and fasting. You need God's consent first. If God guarantees your union, then you're good to go.
6. Lastly, even if everyone agrees with you guys, you would need God's final consent. Marriage is God's institution. He must be aware about it. This requires a number of days of fasting and prayers. Don't take this lightly. Seeking God before Venturing into marriage is the most paramount.
May you find this helpful.
Thank you for reading!
Moses Hayab
Relationship Insight
Ncas