When Alex proposed to Dorina, he knew nothing about her parents. They had only been dating for a few months, but Dorina filled his thoughts day and night. One of his friends even warned him that it wasn’t fair to “steal” such a beautiful girl from others, so Alex felt he had to marry her quickly to protect her. He truly loved her and couldn’t imagine life without her, so he proposed without hesitation.
Dorina was not only beautiful but also intelligent. She was used to men admiring her, but she always found some flaw that pushed them away. However, when she met Alex, she was deeply impressed. She never expected to meet a man like him, and when he proposed, she said “yes” without hesitation.
After the engagement, Alex met Dorina’s parents. Nina and Roman were pleased with their daughter’s choice, but they didn’t take the engagement too seriously. They were used to Dorina finding faults in every partner, so they still had doubts. However, they hoped that Alex would manage to win her over completely.
Alex noticed that Dorina’s parents had an expensive car and probably a good income, although they didn’t openly talk about money. The wedding was simple, attended only by close relatives and friends. Alex and Dorina hoped that their parents would give them an apartment as a wedding gift, but the gifts were modest. They then decided that they would work for their own home and not rely on anyone.
They agreed not to have children until they had their own house. They wanted independence and didn’t want to owe anything to their parents, even though they knew that they could afford to support them.
For four years, they lived together in a rented apartment, trying to save money. Then Dorina became pregnant, and together they went to the doctor. Happy but also worried about their situation, they decided to inform both families and ask for help in purchasing a home. They had high hopes, but things did not go as they imagined.
First, they went to Dorina’s parents. They told them about the pregnancy and asked for support in buying an apartment. However, the parents refused, claiming they didn’t have money at the moment, even though Dorina knew they were in a good financial situation. Disappointed, they left without saying goodbye.
The next day, they went to Alex’s parents. They were genuinely happy to hear that they would become grandparents. But when they were asked for financial help, Alex’s mother also refused, justifying it with the previous refusal of Dorina’s parents and suggesting that the young couple move in with them.
Hurt and disillusioned, Dorina and Alex left in silence. Dorina was so upset that she said they might not allow the grandparents to see their grandchild, feeling that they did not have their priorities straight.
But what do you think? Is it justified for young people to be upset with their parents for not providing financial support?
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