In my opinion, I think it really depends on how close you are to your family. If you and your fam are pretty close, then ..... it's gonna be difficult. But if you and your fam are very distant, then it's not such a big problem. (Just speaking from experience.) Good luck girlie.

Ha! I'm in a similar situation. My boyfriend is scared of my parents, and they disapprove of him. I think the only reason my parents aren't interfering is because they think I'm going to break up with him eventually, so they figure I can do that on my own. As for me, I try to make time to see him when my parents aren't around.

It really sucks, because I'm close to my parents, but I am MADLY, DEEPLY in love with the boyfriend. But the way I see it is, I'm going to be the one spending the rest of my life with him, not my parents - so I should get more say in the matter. I think they'll warm up to him eventually. At least I hope so.

thanks! yeah my parents and i havent been close since i became a teenager... its just a little difficult because i wanted to start to repair my relationship with my parents and now that my boyfriend really doesnt get a long.. i dont see a point.. and i feel the same was russian.. i am not going to be spending the rest of my life with my parents.. ( i sure hope not!)... so i think id rather focus on pleasing myself and doing what i want

I'm thinking of hauling something from Pure Luxe but didn't know anything about the shadows. The swatches are wonderful and it'll give me an idea of what to haul . Thanks!

I'm really close to my dad, and he's full of pride. So when my ex did something disrespectful, my dad never gave him a chance again and was so against the relationship. Well that and other stuff. Before my ex, my dad was the most important man in my life. I respected him most as he's wise in life and judging most people. I should have trusted his views, but I was too in love with the guy. Other guys I was seeing before were doing their best to impress him because they knew how much respect I have for my dad. But someone I fell for couldn't even see that and treated it like nothing. That really hurt me when he didn't put effort in building his relationship with my dad.

Maybe it's a difference in culture or the way I was brought up. I could never say something like it's me spending my life with this guy, not my parents, so it's okay. The way I see it, two families will be brought together. And if a man really loves me, he also has to know how to treat my parents well. I wouldn't want to be in a certain situation where I'd have to choose between two sides.

i understand where your coming at to gisele.. my boyfriends parents are the sweetest people ever (the made me a little get well basket since they knew i was having my tonsils taken out)... not to mention they let me live with them!.. my mom met my boyfriends mom at walmart once.. and was really rude and condescending... so i can see where that disrespect would make my boyfriend mad i think i also should mention i was adopted so my parents are caucasion.. i wish every could get along!

I like bullion too but my eyes are gravitating towards tangerine. :) I was gonna say something but Gisele took the words right out of my mouth (well, except for the ex part. lol). I somewhat agree to the "it's me who's going to live with him" thing but it's also great feeling (and a big relief) when you know that the people you love get along.

I also have to mention, that although my dad was against it, he didn't force or pressure me in anyway to break up with him. Maybe he had too much faith in how wise I am when it comes to relationship. But that showed that there is still some hope that they can mend their relationship. Hope = time, which I didn't have because we broke up.

Whether you're adopted or not, you're still they're daughter and they're still your parents. I'm speaking based on experience because my younger sis is adopted and there were a lot of issues to overcome. It was like a full blown drama. If it was reality TV the ratings would be "decent."Yet through it all, she's still my sister, blood or not. It's a known fact, but I hate it so much when it has to be brought up. They make it sound like she's less of a family because she's adopted. There were so many mistakes that can probably never be forgotten nor forgiven. But the only thing we can do now is to treat each other better and love each other. On my part, I can at least initiate it so she'd warm up to me. So no matter how important your bf is to you, you have to consider mending your relationship with your parents for your own sake. Whatever the result will be is also for the sake of your and your bf's future. That's based on my experience though.

Ughh . . . I've been dating my boyfriend for over 2 years and my parents still haven't met him.
My aunts, uncles, cousins, and brother have all met him but not my parents. They have something against him because they think he's too much of a distraction , especially since I'm in college. They also have really high standards and just don't understand that it's my life. It's frustrating sometimes and my mom will make mean remarks about him once in awhile but I just ignore her. Honestly, they shouldn't be concerned with our relationships unless they feel we're going to get hurt or be brought down by our boyfriends. So I know it sucks but try to ignore all the drama. :)

great swatches! thanks for sharing.

i think that first, you and your boyfriend need to figure out why HE hates your parents, and second, or maybe this should be first, you and your parents need to figure out why THEY hate him. the "why" is the important thing, ya know?

on the other hand... it IS your life and you should be able to have relationships with whomever you want. live and learn. good luck with everything. *warm hugs*

It depends..I know what you are going through. My dad and my boyfriend hate each other and its gotten worse. My mom likes him and vice versa.

If you guys are really serious and end up marrying each other, then they might back down a LITTLE bit, but thats it,.. ok I just read how you are adopted. I can see how they can react this way, since they aren't biological and maybe they feel they are losing you when you aren't really theirs.

You can try and pray that things will smooth out a bit, but other than that its all luck.

I will pray for you as well!