My roommate is male, and my family constantly talks about it and bothers me. They say things like, ‘You’ll get along better with girls,’ but I’ve made my own decision. This attitude from my family makes me feel pressured; what should I do? Should I fight with them to protect my own freedom?
That’s the general mood of families. They have an opinion about everything.
When I stayed with my male roommate, my mom acted like I had totally lost my religion. But they get used to it over time, just ignore it a bit.
Do they think he’s a boyfriend, or do they really acknowledge that he’s just a roommate?
@yazipsildim They know you have a roommate, but they’re obsessed with the idea that ‘the neighbors will see and misunderstand.’
@aklimkaldi But they have a point in this ‘misunderstandings’ situation, I mean, even if it’s not the case, everyone talks about different things.
@pazardandondum So, because we as a nation love gossip, even friendship becomes a problem. It’s a ridiculous vicious cycle.
Actually, this is common in traditional family structures. Instead of conflict, you can resolve it by finding a way to make the situation feel safer. For example, you could clearly state that your relationship with your boyfriend has some distance, or occasionally invite a girlfriend over.