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His parents don't speak English - April 22nd 2015, 12:55 AM
Hey,

So my boyfriend and I have been together a while and it has gotten to the point where we're ready to start getting closer to each other's family. The problem is his parents don't speak English. He's suggested that I learn their language. However I don't agree with their choice to not learn the language. Believe me I'm not racist in any way, I just think that since they've lived here for about 16 years they should at least know the language to a proficient extent. Therefore I think it's unfair for me to learn their language just to communicate although I have tried to. Am I being unfair? Also he wants to know why I refuse to learn it and I'm afraid to tell him why because he might think I'm being racist or close minded. Should I tell him the truth or suck it up and just learn Spanish for them?