"Challenges Faced by Gay Couple as Girlfriend's Parents Deny Relationship"

A gay woman seeks advice on how to handle her girlfriend's parents who refuse to acknowledge their relationship. Despite attempts to win them over, the father continues to ignore her and she is not welcomed into their home. The columnist advises patience and suggests that the girlfriend seek therapy to cope with her parents' rejection. The burden of managing the family conflict falls on the adult children, who may choose to maintain relationships through avoidance, acceptance, or setting boundaries. The girlfriend's mother may become an ally, but the father's rejection should be viewed as his loss. In another letter, a man expresses discomfort with his wife accepting expensive gifts from her ex-husband, prompting the columnist to encourage open communication and understanding of each other's feelings.