Just Married :)

[karoaper]

Marry an odar? No big deal if you ask me. Marrying a Disney coworker, though, doesn't strike me as the wisest decision. I've only worked in the theme parks, though. I'm sure it's much different in animation.

That reminds me of that poor little boy who died in one of the Disney rides. Tragic :-(

[LadySilver]

Congratulations =) I hope the best for both of you.

[hyerebel]

Congratulations =) I hope the best for both of you.

Thanks everyone =)

[omniscient]

The funny thing is if you lived anywhere else in America but Glendale, you would have had no problems with family and etc.

[hyerebel]

The funny thing is if you lived anywhere else in America but Glendale, you would have had no problems with family and etc.

Exactly .
The other thing that was a shock for my huge family is that I’ve always been involved with Armenians and activities, I’ve never had any non-Armenian friends and as far as I knew marrying a non-Armenian was a dead rode and that it would never work and I must marry an Armenian. I’ve had horrible experiences in dating Armenians, have dated 2 and they both were drinking/getting drunk and I hate that. I was dating one of em for 2 years and he still couldn’t change. Then there was this guy at work, that I had already worked with for 2 years and he is a non drinker, clean, nice and respectful guy. I am not saying all the Armenians are like the ones I dated, but when I found the perfect guy that is Christian and is taking Armenian classes I just couldn’t see why that wouldn't work out

[GSTracer05]

Congrats. Your family will learn to deal with it over time. If they don't, it's their loss. The way I look at it, you're the one getting married, not your parents. If you've found someone that treats you right, Armenian or Non-Armenian, more power to you.

As for the whole Glendale thing, thats not really true. I'm in Northridge and my folks still are pushing for me to marry an Armenian. It depends on how traditional the family is. Personally, I don't care, as long as I don't end up living in Glendale, Burbank or any other heavily populated armenian city. (No offense to those of you who do).

[omniscient]

As for the whole Glendale thing, thats not really true. I'm in Northridge and my folks still are pushing for me to marry an Armenian. It depends on how traditional the family is. Personally, I don't care, as long as I don't end up living in Glendale, Burbank or any other heavily populated armenian city. (No offense to those of you who do).

My point was anywhere near Glendale and its surrounding cities like the valley and such.

[Mags]

Andrew, you almost sounded sincere here....haha

My parents have lived in this country for 25 yrs, and they still have hopes of me marrying an armenian guy...doubt it's gonna happen though, but they would love me regardless of who I marry...as long as he's not a turk, lol

Congrats. Your family will learn to deal with it over time. If they don't, it's their loss. The way I look at it, you're the one getting married, not your parents. If you've found someone that treats you right, Armenian or Non-Armenian, more power to you.

As for the whole Glendale thing, thats not really true. I'm in Northridge and my folks still are pushing for me to marry an Armenian. It depends on how traditional the family is. Personally, I don't care, as long as I don't end up living in Glendale, Burbank or any other heavily populated armenian city. (No offense to those of you who do).

[CatWoman]

Congrats hyerebel... lets see how long that will last.... j/k, well sort of.

[winoman]

Much congratulations!

I have to think though - if you had just not gotten yourself educated and gotten a good job - perhaps just stayed at home and lived with the family...they might have fixed you up with some nice Armenian man - maybe 15 - 20 years your senior - and you could have been his house servant, cook and maid and borne and taken care of his children - brought them up full Armenian and such. Sorry that the dreams of your family just couldn't work out...

While I can understand Armenian families wanting their children to marry Armenian (and some Armenians also making this their personal choice - and thats fine)...the fact of the matter is you are in America now...and like Armenians before you - you adapt and do what you can to make it in your adopted nation. As Western society has prevailed throughout most of the world (and is very powerful. alluring and pervasive) to suceed and prosper for the most part you must adapt to these ways. This by definition pretty much takes you outside the home and the traditional environment and your going to meet and mingle with others who are not Armenian. Falling in love should not be constrained. So what is one to do? It happens - it will continue to happen. Some Armenians will (and have) abandoned being such alltogether - others will maintain some of the culture to varrying degrees and others still will continue to live it...but even this latter group will not be entirely insulated from the outside world that they live in. The bottom line is that you must live for yourself anf make your own decisions - who is anyone else to say that they are wrong (for you). And Armenian culture - if it is at all worthwhile - will survive - because it means something - not just because it is enforced onto others.

I really think you have found yourself a great situation - particualrly since he seems willing and interested in learning Armenian and in the culture. Don't fret it - enjoy - prosper and be happy!