Monday, May 2nd
“I met my girlfriend last year at the U of C. She's an
international student, and even though we come from very
different backgrounds, we have a wonderful relationship.
Next month her parents are flying in for a visit. And
although she's told them that she has a boyfriend, she hasn't
told them that I am from a different ethnic background. She
thinks that if they find out, they'll want her to end our relationship.
She's asked me to pretend to be out of town while her family is here.
Although I understand how difficult this situation is for her, it makes
me really sad that she's ashamed to introduce me to her family. This
is causing a lot of stress in our relationship, and I'm wondering if it
would be possible for us to work this out together with someone at SCRS?”
WHAT SCRS CAN DO:
- help you and your girlfriend to address these concerns in couple's sessions so that you reach an agreement acceptable to you both
- provide you with a space in which you can sort out your feelings on your own, as well
DISCLAIMER: None of the vignettes are based on actual University of Chicago students or
specific incidents. The vignettes suggest possible scenarios but do not
represent any particular University students. The SCRS maintains a strict
confidentiality policy that is outlined our Policies section.
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