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why does LW need to force this issue? she and the "boyfriend" are LIVING TOGETHER -- which does not necessarily denote a lifelong commitment.
the boyfriend has a commitment to his parents -- until he and the LW are married, the relationship to his parents must come first. what's the big deal if they don't know that they're living together, seriously? if the relationship w LW doesn't work out, the boyfriend is left with two damaged relationships...
the problem with this society is that we don't do enough to honor our parents. the LW knew what she was getting into when she started dating her boyfriend. she should respect his wishes. whether or not he tells his parents doesn't necessarily have anything to do with how he feels about her. perhaps he doesn't want to tell them because he doesn't want them to have ONE MORE THING to hate her for.
it sounds like she's putting to him the ultimate test: them or me? which is unfair and selfish. if you love someone, you don't make him choose.
