Woman Wants To Meet Boyfriend At The Airport After 5-Month Absence, His Parents Forbid Her Because They Want Quality Time With Their Son

"He is back in his hometown for one day before leaving again for a tournament"

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• August 12, 2023

We've all seen the heartwarming images of couples and families reunited at airports, their joy palpable. But what happens when such reunions become a source of contention? One 24-year-old woman finds herself grappling with this very dilemma.

She and her boyfriend, a 22-year-old man, have enjoyed a year of romance. However, the past five months have seen them apart due to his work commitments in a different country.

While separations can be challenging for any couple, a unique issue complicates their anticipated reunion. From the start, the boyfriend's mother showed some resistance to the young woman.

The mother's desire for exclusive "quality time" with her son meant that the girlfriend was excluded from family visits. This tension seemingly extends to the boyfriend's impending return.

Though the couple resides in a small town, the boyfriend's return flight lands in a major city where his parents also live. Given the late arrival time, plans were made for him to spend the night at his parents' house.

This seemed straightforward until the parents made a special request: they wanted their son all to themselves at the airport, asking his girlfriend not to be present for the reunion. Such a request is undeniably challenging.

After a prolonged absence, the girlfriend naturally yearns to see her partner the moment he touches down. She's torn between honoring his parents' wishes and following her heart.

Her initial inclination was to acquiesce to the request, especially since she had the privilege of visiting him abroad. But as the reunion date looms, she's rethinking her decision, pondering if she might be justified in showing up, despite the objections.

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OP asks:

She and her boyfriend, a 22-year-old man, have enjoyed a year of romance. However, the past five months have seen them apart due to his work commitments in a different country.

Parents made a special request: they wanted their son all to themselves at the airport, asking his girlfriend not to be present for the reunion

"OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the asshole:"

Does anyone care what the boyfriend wants?

This Redditor agrees

OP could wait a day. It wont kill her...

Good point:

OP visited him and his family didn't.

Sounds a bit clingy and intrusive

Only one person could solve this dilemma

OP posted an update:

This young woman's dilemma, torn between wanting to be with her boyfriend immediately upon his return and respecting his family's wishes, is a classic example of the problems that relationships bring. It's tough because her boyfriend is only around for a short while before he's off again.

Thankfully, her boyfriend gets it and wants her there. He's even willing to chat with his mom about it. However, it's a reminder for all of us that sometimes, you've got to take a step back and think about the bigger picture.

While she's super eager to see him, making an effort to get on good terms with his family by talking and trying to understand where they're coming from is key. It's not just about the here and now but also about setting the stage for easier times in the future.

Damjan