Did you ever think that finding true love could also be a hassle? It’s only when you realize that the world also has its demands when it comes to the person you fell in love with. Though love is a universal language, things can get tricky when it comes to status disparities.
Finding real love can mean facing challenges due to class inequalities and societal pressures, especially when you are a teenager in love, without the approval of your parents to date the person you think you are in love with. It seems to stop the world from going round. We’ll discuss how your status may prevent you from finding true love in this article.
Class Disparities: Is it Real?
Yes! Class and status differences are very much real. Relationship barriers can come from class differences. Consider a teenage girl who comes from a wealthy background while the boy she likes does not. For example, her parents forbid them to date because of his background. What will they do? Will their love survive?
Money defines no one, or the lack thereof, defines no one. Communication is the key to parent-child discussions and the decisions to be made.
Things that should be cared about for the dating of someone’s children are kindness, intelligence, honesty, determination and hardworking, not so much where the person resides or even if that person has been left without parents.
Parents want what’s best for their children of course, but if they disapprove, they still need to be empathetic and explain their reasoning behind their disapproval. They should keep communication open with their teens.
There always needs to be a good parent-child relationship involving discussions of what both want. They may need to reach a compromise for both parents and child to feel comfortable and feel satisfied about the discission.
If the teens decide to date without the approval of their parents, they may feel their only option is to continue the romance in secret. That decision in itself can cause many problems.
Once feelings are acknowledged, it’s hard to deny them and when you see an opportunity to be with that person you love, it’s even harder to pass that opportunity up.
You have heard that saying, “Time heals all wounds”, but does it? And if it does, how much time is robbed of them because they were not allowed to date due to reasoning that in the long run didn’t matter? If for some reason, parents don’t approve, they need to give solid reasoning. They have the authority, but they also have the responsibility to recognize their child as an individual and to keep an ongoing good relationship with their child.
While they know their parents support them, it helps teens to make better choices, while in the back of their minds they are thinking of their parents’ advice.
Societal Pressure
Despite the possibility that you might meet your true love one day, social pressure might still be a big barrier. Many cultures and groups expect people to marry within their social class. You might also face criticism and disapproval from your friends and family if you marry someone from a different economic background. If two people truly cared for one another this social pressure can keep them from having a healthy relationship just because they belong to different social classes.
The Reality of Love
While love is powerful, it doesn’t always overcome the issues that come with class differences. Financial differences can also lead to disagreements about lifestyle, spending habits, and what the future may hold. These differences can affect your relationship and make it difficult to sustain in the long run.
Finding a Love That Know No bounds
If you are looking for a love story that goes beyond boundaries, check out “A Slight Interruption” by Rhonda Spearman Sims. Sims tells the story of Graci and Gabriel, an average high school couple, growing up in the Vietnam era, with forbidden love. Graci is the daughter of an attorney and the town judge who falls in love with Gabriel. Gabriel lives in a nearby group home for boys. Despite their different backgrounds, their love grows stronger every day.
Their romance, known only to a few, is hit by a tragedy that leads to a thirty-five-year separation. Will Grace find her one true love again?
Conclusion:
In conclusion, while social classes can make it difficult to find real love, stories like those of Graci and Gabriel are a reminder that what matters most in a relationship is the bond between two people, not their social standing or monetary worth. Grab a copy of “A Slight Interruption” today on Amazon.