But Without Parental Approval Dear In Love, Another woman who's fallen for a policeman of Spanish descent, but is forced to see him behind her disapproving parent's back because they only want their daughter to find an Italian man walking down the street to date instead. Last year, I ran series of letters addressing a similar problem. My parents had always hoped that I'd marry into the same cultural background, and unfortunately, they were racists. After my engagement, it was very difficult for them to accept my decision. Communication is very important and I can't under emphasize it.
Communication is what kept our relationship strong.
Going against my parents and tradition was a difficult decision. I wrote my family regularly. Everyone but my father would write me back. I felt I needed to show my parents my happiness. I was still their daughter and deep inside, my love had not changed.