When it comes to religion, is it okay to prioritize pleasing your family over your girlfriend? This couple found out the hard way that sometimes strong will and cultural tradition don’t always agree – especially when bikinis are involved.
A Tight-Knit Family
Omar is a young man with a large, tight-knit family hailing from a Muslim background.
A Clash of Cultures
He thought he had found the one in his girlfriend, a strong-minded American woman with a tendency to push boundaries.
Different Backgrounds
But their backgrounds couldn’t be more different. Will their love story withstand the storm that’s about to unfold?
Wardrobe Advice
Picture this: a poolside party filled with family, friends, and plenty of anticipation.
Proactive Approach
Omar, choosing to get ahead of any problems by confronting them head-on, pulled his girlfriend aside before the event and discreetly advised her to choose a conservative outfit to swim in.
She Didn’t Listen..at All!
But his words of caution had no effect at all. Ultimately, she chose her swimwear without considering tradition or modesty.
The Reveal
With the sun shining and the pool shimmering, all eyes turned toward his GF as she emerged from the changing room.
Awkward!
She was wearing a two-piece bikini that had the older generation shielding their eyes. Cheeky bottoms and all!
A Gasp From the Crowd
The collective shock among the onlookers was clear, and Omar felt his face burn with humiliation.
Whispers and Judgment
The whispers began, and there seemed to be clear judgment from his strict Muslim family.
The Confrontation
As the party continued, tension simmered beneath the surface.
Omar couldn’t bear the weight of his mortification any longer, and when they got back to the car, he finally confronted his GF about her scandalous choice of attire.
Standing Her Ground
He scolded his GF for disregarding his pleas and expressed his disappointment.
However, his GF, never one to back down, fired back with a fierce declaration of independence.
A Clash of Wills
She did not see any issue with how she was dressed. “I can wear whatever the hell I want, whenever I want!” she exclaimed.
The Make Up
After a few days of indignant silence, Omar and his girlfriend slowly started to make up.
Questioning Himself
But the elephant in the room remains. Does Omar have the right to scold his GF about her fashion choice?
“She Isn’t Muslim”
Redditors jumped at the chance to give their two cents. One user said, “She isn’t Muslim. They are. She doesn’t have to follow anything, & a non-muslim person dressing the way they want around Muslim people dressing the way they want is not disrespectful. It’s their rules, their culture, their religion. not hers.”
She Shouldn’t Change
Others agreed that she should be able to do what she wants and wear what is comfortable.
Some users said that Omar and his Muslim family should not expect the girlfriend to change for them.
She Should Respect Them
On the other hand, some commenters had a different idea.
They think the girlfriend has nothing to lose from wearing a one-piece or a swim shirt, and it would be polite to cover up a little so as not to make Omar’s family uncomfortable in their own home.
Users mentioned that she was a guest. Therefore, respect should come from her side as well.
Moving Into Healthy Relationships
The most heartwarming comments overall were from those users who themselves are in a relationship impacted by cultural differences.
One Redditor said, “Good point, I’m a white/latino woman dating a Muslim, there are certainly some cultural differences but we discuss it and respect each other’s opinions and come to decisions together.”
The good news, some common ground can be found in all scenarios. Let’s hope this couple can grow from this intense bout of religious family drama.
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This post is based on Reddit but the names have been changed.