Dear Michael: I’m having a terrible communication problem with my girlfriend. She just isn’t hearing me on some issues that mean a lot.
Nicki doesn’t get why it’s important for me that we be out to her parents as a couple. I’ve explained my position over and over.
I’m not willing to hide or pretend, and doing so makes things way more complicated down the road, if we stay together. Eventually we’d have to explain our lies.
It’s crazy to imagine hiding our marriage, or hiding children. More than crazy! How can you be believable about anything if you aren’t honest about who you are and the nature of your relationship?