i never understood why this happens. perhaps cuz i haven't personally experienced it but they're just people. people who care deeply about the person you care deeply about. so what's the big deal?
In the event that they end up hating you and not letting you go out with their child..it could be a bit problematic.
I don't see why this would be a problem for a girl, since if a guy likes you he's not going to be dissuaded by his parents. For a guy on the other hand...
Not completely dissuaded but they can make things complicated for both people involved. I don't know why you think a girl should listen to her parents about this when a guy isn't expect to?
It's not that I think a girl should listen to her parents more than a guy. It's that I would be very frightened of dealing with some girls' fathers.
My dad is pretty cool..I have always been terrified of my boyfriends dad on the other hand even though he's nice to me.
No, I really can't identify with this. If she really wanted to get married I think I would be the first one to help her. Maybe I'll change if I have a daughter one day, but right now I can't imagine feeling this way.