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Your family doesn't approve of him.(RELATIONSHIP RX)(Brief article)
While it's tempting to try to change their minds by rattling off a list of your boyfriend's best qualities, "selling him like he's a used car will just make your family suspicious," says Barton Goldsmith, PhD, author of Emotional Fitness for Couples.
Instead, ask yourself whether your parents' concerns are legitimate. If not, ...
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