Swati says: October 26, 2014 at 11:07 am
Hi,
Am in a similar situation to yours and my boyfriend(Jain) has been unable to talk to his parents about me(Hindu). If we are blessed by a priest, can we overrule his parents’ consent? This is only to say because there are underlaying threats of him being disowned by his parents.
Good wishes to you though ? –Swati
admin says: October 26, 2014 at 11:15 am
No, parents may overrule the priest’s consent.
If you are (at least one) financially independent, you could overrule parents. However, it would be good to work with parents and make them convince that you will respect both faiths and respect both extended families. Keep in touch for how it goes, best wishes.
Swati says: January 3, 2017 at 2:07 am (more than 2 years later!)
Hello,
Thank you for your advice to my query on October 26 2014. I am happy to update you with the information that my boyfriend and I are married since a year, with consent from his parents. He follows Jainism while I follow Hinduism. Of course, there is still bitterness of the past but generally we all behave ourselves. I am writing this as a thank you, and to all others who may face a situation similar to ours.
Best regards, –Swati
Swati says: January 3, 2017 at 2:17 am
Ivory,
It breaks my heart to read this because I have been where you have. Although my Jain guy and I are married now, finally, but the trauma of the time when things were uncertain has torn my soul in a way that it can never be mended. It is a belief that is broken, and you have the knowledge that you survive such brutal heartbreaks too- something one wishes to remain vulnerable to. Good luck with your man and new life. –Swati
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