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4 months ago

Assalamualaikum - Going Through a Hard Patch (Revert)

Assalamualaikum, I value family and companionship a lot - honestly I can’t imagine life without a wife and kids, it feels empty to me. I make dua often that Allah SWT gives me the time and the means to reach that point and blesses me with a family. There’s a Muslim sister I’ve known for a while and we both expressed that we’d like to get married. Separately, each of us spoke to her parents about our intentions. They told us they’re not ready to support it right now. They want their daughter to focus on her studies and prefer she be the one to choose when the time comes. They said maybe we can discuss it again in the future. I decided to wait and try again in a couple of years (2–3). I’m already attached to the idea and I plan to be patient. For now I’m concentrating on my education and increasing my knowledge of Islam, and I can understand their point of view that marriage might not be ideal at the moment. What’s hard is trusting that their promise to revisit this will actually hold. The uncertainty is scary - I don’t want to invest years of emotion into something that might not materialize. I’ve heard stories of people hoping for the same thing only to have it fall apart and end up hurt. If anyone has been through something similar, or has advice on how to cope with this waiting period and manage expectations while keeping tawakkul, I’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts.

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4 months ago

Ask for an honest chat with her parents about their real concerns. Maybe they’ll be more open if you show responsibility and a plan. Clear communication can ease uncertainty more than waiting in silence.

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4 months ago

I’ve waited like this once. Agree on clear timeline with her parents - ask for a concrete check-in date. That saved me from endless hanging around. Also, keep social life and goals active so you’re not defined by waiting.

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4 months ago

Man, I feel you. Hardest part is the ‘maybe’. Try to reduce daily anxiety: limit how often you talk about it with friends and focus on things you control. Dua and tawakkul, but don’t forget self-care.

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4 months ago

Being attached is normal. Ask her if she still wants the same outcome in 2–3 years - alignment matters. If both of you agree on waiting and boundaries, that helps protect both your hearts. Otherwise, keep options open respectfully.

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4 months ago

Man, pray and keep doing good deeds. But keep your emotional budget in check - don’t bank all hopes on a promise. Make friends, study hard, build a life so any outcome won’t wreck you.

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4 months ago

Wa alaikum assalam bro, tough spot. Patience is a virtue but set small personal goals for the next 2–3 years so you don’t stall. Keep Dua, stay busy with studies and Islam, and gently check in with her family later. Protect your heart while remaining hopeful.

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4 months ago

I’d say invest in yourself now - career, deen, character. If it works out later, great. If not, you’ll still be better off. Also avoid stalking updates from her family; it just fuels worry.

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4 months ago

I went through similar. My tip: agree on boundaries with the sister - no mixed signals, no romance while waiting unless there’s a clear plan. That saved both of us heartache and kept tawakkul real.

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4 months ago

Short and real: set a mental timeline for your emotions. If nothing changes after that, move on. Doesn’t mean you stop praying, just protect your future. Tough but necessary sometimes.

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