They're just going to have to accept that there are people who are obstinate and will refuse to acknowledge the love of others because of some reason or another. Of course, since the people with the hangups are the people closest to them, and possibly his place of employment, they'll likely have to cater to the will of said mob or lose everything, and while I'd rather see two people in love tell those "concerned" family members, "friends", and employers to fuck off, as it's none of their business interfering between the marriage of two adults, that's unlikely because people still need to pay the bills.
J, ultimately, I think you're correct. However, there is something to be said for trying to smooth the road. No point making it bumpier for themselves than necessary. There's probably a middle ground where they remain as a couple, they just don't showboat it. And, they certainly don't get engaged so soon!
But, if push comes to shove, and people are against them no matter what, yeah, they'll just have to live their lives and accept the problems that come with it.
Mr Awe
You're right, and I know, it's just I get angry when someone tries to control the life of another, who is harming no one or themselves, because they don't like the way they're living. I guess I just feel that there's not enough love in the world, that we're too imbued with cynicism and discontent. The world can be a terribly lonely, busy, heady, distracting place, and when people find one another through all of that, and they love one another, I can't help but become a bit protective over it. I can't help it, I'm an old romantic, I do believe in love at first sight, I do believe that the love between people can be powerful enough to overcome the cynicism and bitterness that exists in the world, and I do believe that the heart is the most powerful and vital part of humanity. Naive? Maybe, but I'd rather be naive than bitter and hateful (not saying people here are being as such).
You're right, though, that smoothing the road is the best course of action, whenever possible, and whenever it leads to a better and more stable future.
