Hello Windwalker,
You have a heart wrenching challenge before you... but you do not need to go it alone. I congratulate you on taking the step to reach out and seek support/ guidance! The best advice I can give you, when it comes to matters of the heart - "trust your instinct". This however is easier said than done. When at a crossroad such as yours, you really need to ask yourself questions about your life after you've made your decision. Think of milestones that will take place and how you will feel in each scenario. If you go with the man you love, you marry and have children... how will you feel if your parents have not changed their views? Can you envision what your life would be like? On the other hand if you marry the man your parents have chosen and have children... can you envision yourself ever being truly happy? These are questions only you can answer. They are often hard to even think about thus having the support of a coach can help guide you on your journey. If you can take the time to truly envision your life in both situations, then your instinct(s) will be strong enough to guide you. Trust yourself to make the decision that is right for you!
Warmly,
Coach Cheri