Hi Amir,

My heart breaks for you. I am of Middle Eastern decent as well and completely understand.

If I may share a story with you – that of my parents’ marriage – which may inspire you and your partner.  My parents, who are both Middle Eastern, married against the wishes of my father’s family. Without going into too much detail, my father moved out of his family’s house in protest, as he was arranged to marry his cousin. He was about your age and established in his career. We’re also talking 1970s Iraq. His parents did not attend the wedding, a few of his sisters did, begrudgingly. No one supported their marriage at all. But I can tell you, having watched their marriage for the last forty years – they are perfect for each other.

Why not fight for her?

Good luck 🙂

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