My boyfriend and I have been together for two years and his family still introduces me as 'the friend' at gatherings because they're waiting for him to bring home someone from their community, and we both pretend it doesn't hurt but it's starting to eat away at how we see our future together.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're navigating the tender space between honoring family bonds and claiming your right to love across difference.
“Where Are You with Dating Across Cultures and Traditions?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.