My sister married someone our parents disapprove of and now family gatherings are tense with things unsaid, and she and I are caught between wanting to respect our parents and wanting to support each other's choices. Neither of us knows how to bridge this gap without betraying someone we love.
More people experience this than they realize.
Family loyalty becomes complicated when love requires choosing between competing definitions of respect and honor.
“Where Are You with Love in Honor and Shame Cultures?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.