What happens when you’re in love, but your family isn’t? If you’ve ever had to navigate family drama over a partner, this one’s for you.

This week, I’m joined by my sister Sharon (aka Sissy) to tackle a question from a listener whose introverted boyfriend is struggling to win over her extroverted family.

Her family thinks he’s too quiet—to the point that her sister says she forgets he’s even there. Meanwhile, she sees a totally different side of him and feels stuck between the people she loves.

So, what should she do? Push her boyfriend to be more social? Tell her family to back off? Or just hope things smooth out over time on their own?

In this episode, we cover:

✅ The real reason her family is struggling with her boyfriend’s personality

✅ Whether it actually matters if your family approves of your partner

✅ How to support an introverted partner in a loud, opinionated family

✅ What she can ask of him (and what she shouldn’t expect)

✅ Why it’s crucial to establish boundaries with family before marriage

Plus, Sharon and I share a few personal stories—including one where I was very skeptical of her now-husband. (Spoiler: I was wrong!)

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