Assalaamualaikum - His family won't accept me, need sisterly advice
Assalaamualaikum sisters, I posted something similar about a year ago and now I’m back because things felt like they were moving forward, but last night he told me the same worries again. His dad is threatening to kick him out and calls him a failure because he hasn’t finished school yet (I haven’t finished either). He says he wants to marry me, but we’re from different countries and that’s the main reason his parents reject me. We love each other a lot, but it feels impossible because of his family. He’s the only one providing for his family and siblings, working two jobs-16 hours a day-while trying to study, and they still treat him like a failure. It hurts me that his family thinks so little of him. Wouldn’t their lack of support be a reason to stand by the person you love? But neither of us is financially stable yet. I have about three years left in dental school before I’m stable, and he’s in a similar position. We both still live with our parents. I’m not sure what to do. Should I keep praying and be patient (sabr)? I feel like I’ve finally found my person-someone who really understands me and accepts me. But this family situation is a huge obstacle. Please pray for us and give this sister some advice. I’m very lost and would appreciate practical and faith-based suggestions on how to move forward.