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Love is a powerful force that can overcome many obstacles including prejudice and ignorance.
This is exemplified by a recent story shared on Reddit, where a girl faced a dilemma when her grandparents expressed racist attitudes toward her partner who happens to be black. However, instead of cutting off her grandparents or giving up on her relationship, the original poster chose to confront the prejudice and bridge the gap through understanding and empathy. The result is a heartwarming tale of transformation and acceptance. Scroll down for the full story.
OP’s grandparents don’t want her to marry her black boyfriend. This is why she is seeking help from the Reddit community:
OP, who was orphaned at 8, is struggling with finding out that someone she loves more than anything in the world has some bad qualities.
OP has always looked up to her grandparents and seen them set the very best examples for her, was shocked when she saw their reaction to her black boyfriend, which was unexpected and made her question their racism.
OP has been struggling with her grandparents’ disapproval of her black boyfriend, who they criticize and judge harshly and when he proposed to her, her grandparents confessed their problem with his race.
OP is trying to reason with her paternal grandparents who are not accepting of her black fiancé, despite him being well-educated and successful. She is also confused by the fact that her grandparents were accepting of her mother, who was Asian, and her maternal grandparents are not happy about her fiancé either.
OP is conflicted because her friends suggest cutting off her racist grandparents but she cannot fathom doing so as they raised her and gave her the best life possible.
OP is torn between her love for her racist grandparents who raised her and her love for her black fiancé, and seeks advice on what to do, while also having stood up for her fiancé to her maternal grandparents.
OP came clean to her fiancé about her grandparents’ racism and he reacted calmly, saying he has experienced similar situations before.
Sam’s grandparents had a negative reaction when his cousin came out as gay a few years back and refused to acknowledge it. They even threatened to cut him out of their inheritance unless he “got his head straight.” However, they eventually grew out of it and bonded with his cousin’s husband.
Sam joked that he would make her grandparents love him within a month and now they are bonding over their shared interest in WW2 during their daily dinners together.
OP shares a heartwarming moment when her grandparents eagerly awaited the arrival of her boyfriend and said they wouldn’t start eating until he arrived, demonstrating a newfound acceptance of their relationship.
The story is a powerful reminder of how love and understanding can change people’s hearts and minds. It shows that prejudice is not inherent or immutable but rather a learned behavior that can be unlearned or relearned. Confronting prejudice with compassion and patience can be more effective than confrontation or avoidance. Moreover, relationships can be strengthened by diversity and difference, rather than threatened by them. OP and Sam’s love for each other and their willingness to bridge the gap between their families should inspire others to do the same.
Ladies are waiting for Sam to get single because he is a keeper:
“Kill them with kindness”
This update was a need:
OP’s boyfriend is a smart man:
Older people can change their beliefs too only if you try:
This story is a testament to the power of love, empathy, and dialogue. It shows that even in the face of prejudice and bigotry, we can choose to rise above it and build a better world together. If you have any comments or similar stories, please share them below.
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Via: Reddit
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