Am I Wrong for Not Telling My Future In-Laws About My Background?

Elena, a 27-year-old Spanish-American photographer, is set to marry Liam, but his parents, Albert and Candace, belittle her career, deeming it a “cute hobby” unfit for their academic standards. At Candace’s 60th birthday party, their condescension peaks when she advises Elena to downplay her photography to impress their scholarly guests. However, Dr. Reeves, a former colleague, recognizes Elena as a brilliant environmental scientist whose award-winning PhD research influenced agriculture. Shocked, Candace and Albert are humiliated for misjudging

her. Elena confronts them, revealing their prejudice based on her job and accent. Liam, ashamed, vows to demand their respect. Advice: You weren’t wrong to withhold your credentials; their bias exposed their character. Discuss boundaries with Liam to ensure his parents’ respect is genuine, not forced. Consider couples counseling to navigate this family dynamic before marrying.