Parent worries 17-year-old daughter plans to marry boyfriend who belittles her
A parent says their 17-year-old has dated the same boy since 15 and plans to marry him at 18, but the parent worries he belittles her and tries to change her.
Dear Eric: My daughter is 17 and has been dating a boy since she was 15. They plan to marry as soon as possible at 18. I’m worried, however, that he’s not the guy for her. While he is polite, to us, and hardworking, he has belittled her and seems to try to change her into what he thinks she should be (I have heard this from others).
His mom likes another young lady for her son, not my daughter. I have pointed out the red flags to my daughter, but she either doesn’t understand or thinks these issues are no big deal and he’s worth it.