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Dear Angela:

I am crazy about Amy! She and I have been seeing each other for the last four years and we want to get married. The problem is that our relationship has seen a lot of interference from my parents. My parents are quite rich and insist that Amy is not the “type of girl” I should marry because she is not from a better socio-economic background. They claim the only reason Amy is with me is because of money. I am an only child and will inherit a good deal of assets eventually. In the meantime, I am like everyone else who has to work for a living. Will we meet with much resistance if we go ahead and marry? Should we elope? Amy really isn’t with me for money, is she? T. H. – 02/02/1985 Amy – 02/05/1983

Dear T.H.:

First and foremost, Amy is not an opportunist. She is with you for all of the right reasons. It would be unfortunate if you allowed your parents (or anyone for that matter) to influence your feelings for Amy or cause doubts about her. The minute you allow one to plant a seed of doubt is the minute you accept one’s need for approval. Relying on another person’s approval will certainly lead to your relationship’s downfall. There is already a bit of resistance coming from your parents; however, if you set the date and take the steps toward marriage, your parents will not continue to manipulate anything where Amy is concerned. Congratulations early. I see your wedding with everyone in attendance by May of next year.

Since 2004

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