The Korea Times close
National
  • Politics
  • Diplomacy
  • Defense
  • Labor & Environment
  • Law & Crime
  • Health & Welfare
  • Embassy
  • Seoul & Provinces
  • Education
  • Foreign Communities
  • Obituaries
Biz & Tech
  • Auto
  • IT
  • Game
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail & Food
  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Airlines
Finance
  • Policies
  • Economy
  • Markets
  • Banks
  • Non-banks
Opinion
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Thoughts of the Times
  • Cartoon
  • Today in History
  • Blogs
  • Tribune Service
  • Blondie & Garfield
  • Letter to the Editor
Lifestyle
  • Arts
  • Books
  • Travel & Cuisine
  • Trend
  • Fashion
  • Around Town
  • Fortune Telling
Entertainment
  • K-pop
  • K-dramas & Shows
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Performances
  • Asia Model Festival
Sports
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Baseball
  • Other Sports
World
  • Asia Pacific
  • Americas
  • Europe & Africa
  • SCMP
Video
  • On the Spot
  • Feature
  • News
Photos
  • Photo News
  • Darkroom
Community
  • The Korea Times
  • search
  • Site Map
  • E-paper
  • Subscribe
  • Register
  • LogIn
search close
  • The Korea Times
  • search
  • Site Map
  • E-paper
  • Subscribe
  • Register
  • LogIn
search close
  • National
  • World
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Culture
  • Dear Abby
  • Editorial
  • Football Inside
  • Hackers Toeic
Tue, April 20, 2021 | 22:18
Dear Abby
[DEAR ABBY] Father refuses to meet his gay son's boyfriend
[디어 애비] 동성애자 아들의 남자친구 만나기를 거부하는 아버지
Posted : 2020-04-13 15:01
Updated : 2020-04-13 15:01
Mail
Print Preview
Font Size Up
Font Size Down
[디어 애비로 배우는 네이티브 생생 영어]


DEAR ABBY: Our son "Greg" has come out as gay. My husband can't accept it and refuses to meet Greg's boyfriend. Our other son is getting married (to a girl), and Greg will be bringing his boyfriend.

애비 선생님께: 우리 아들 ‘그레그'는 동성애자임을 밝혔습니다. 남편은 그레그의 남자친구를 인정하지 않으며 만남도 거부하고 있습니다. 우리의 다른 아들은 여자친구와 결혼을 앞두고 있으며, 그레그는 그의 남자친구를 데려오려 합니다.


My husband says he won't come to the wedding because our son's boyfriend will be there. He says it would "make a mockery" of the wedding. He has not told them yet. I have tried everything I can to convince my husband to come.

남편은 그레그의 남자친구가 오기 때문에 결혼식에 참석하지 않겠다고 말합니다. 결혼식을 조롱거리로 만들 거라고 말하면서요. 남편은 결혼식 하객들에게 이를 알리지 않은 상황입니다. 저는 남편이 참석할 수 있게 설득하고자 모든 노력을 다 쏟았습니다.


I told him this will destroy our family and marriage. He said he doesn't care! I told him this has nothing to do with the wedding. He will embarrass both sides of the family. He finally admitted he just doesn't want to see Greg's boyfriend.

저는 그에게 아들 결혼식 불참이 가족과 결혼식을 망쳐버릴 것이라고 말했어요. 하지만 그는 신경 쓰지 않는다고 말했어요. 저는 그에게 이건 결혼식과 아무런 상관이 없다고 말했고요. 그는 신랑 신부 양측 가족들을 곤란하게 만들 것입니다. 그는 끝내 그레그의 남자친구를 보고 싶지 않다는 사실을 인정했습니다.


I told him he doesn't have to talk to him, but no argument works. I know our children will never speak to him again. I cannot stay married to him if he does this. I have no idea what to do.

저는 그이에게 당신이 그레그 남자친구와 꼭 이야기를 해야 할 필요는 없다고 말했죠. 우리 아이들이 남편에게 다시는 말을 걸지 않을 것을 알아요. 그이가 이렇게 행동한다면 저도 결혼생활을 지속하기가 힘듭니다. 제가 어떻게 대처해야 할지 전혀 모르겠어요.


- SUPPORTIVE MOM IN NEW YORK -
- 뉴욕에서 아들을 지지하는 엄마 -


DEAR MOM: Skipping the wedding will be just the beginning of his isolation because he will be absent from other important family milestones — celebrations, christenings, birthdays, sporting events, recitals and graduations.

엄마 독자님께: 결혼식에 참석하지 않는 것은 기념일, 세례식, 생일, 스포츠 행사, 독주회, 졸업식 등과 같은 중요한 가족 행사에서 그를 제외하며 고립된 삶의 시작이 될 것입니다.


If that doesn't wake him up, nothing will. However, if he still cannot relent, whether you should end your marriage isn't something you should decide on impulse or out of anger. A licensed marriage and family therapist should be consulted.

만약 이러한 사실이 그를 깨우치게 하지 않는다면, 아무것도 그를 깨닫게 하지 못할 것입니다. 하지만 만약 그가 여전히 화를 누그러뜨릴 수 없다면, 독자님의 결혼을 끝내야 할지 말아야 할지는 충동적으로 결정할 일은 아닙니다. 공인된 가정상담사와 상담하셔야 합니다.


KEY WORDS
■ mockery 조롱, 조소
■ embarass 곤란하게 만들다
■ christening 세례
■ relent 동의하다, 수그러들다
■ on impulse 충동적으로
■ consult 상담하다, 상의하다











 
LG
 
  • Foreigner-owned businesses facing shutdown due to visa rule change
  • Legal loophole allows sex doll shops to open around schools
  • 'Booster shot' plan further corners vaccination program
  • 1 in 3 young students felt suicidal due to academic burden: poll
  • Justice ministry grants temporary stay permits for undocumented migrant children
  • EU rejection of Canadian Air merger may affect Korean Air-Asiana deal
  • Korea needs better support for multiracial children in rural areas
  • 'Seoul has no reason to object if Japan's Fukushima water release follows IAEA standards': Foreign Minister
  • Number of Korean stay-at-home fathers hits new high in March
  • Korea to strengthen monitoring of cryptocurrencies
  • No. of live viewers on BTS online event reaches 2.7 million: agency No. of live viewers on BTS online event reaches 2.7 million: agency
  • BTS member Jimin's 'unwashed' costume to go on auction BTS member Jimin's 'unwashed' costume to go on auction
  • Ex-K-pop star breaks silence on group's bullying; agency continues to threaten legal action Ex-K-pop star breaks silence on group's bullying; agency continues to threaten legal action
  • Grandmother featured in 2002 hit family drama 'The Way Home' dies at 95 Grandmother featured in 2002 hit family drama 'The Way Home' dies at 95
  • KOFIC's secretary general facing fresh allegations over misappropriating taxpayers' money KOFIC's secretary general facing fresh allegations over misappropriating taxpayers' money
DARKROOM
  • Ending 'Endless War'

    Ending 'Endless War'

  • Locust outbreak

    Locust outbreak

  • Death toll rises as protests continue in Myanmar

    Death toll rises as protests continue in Myanmar

  • Say 'NO' to racism (Part 2)

    Say 'NO' to racism (Part 2)

  • Say 'NO' to racism (Part 1)

    Say 'NO' to racism (Part 1)

The Korea Times
CEO & Publisher : Oh Young-jin
Digital News Email : webmaster@koreatimes.co.kr
Tel : 02-724-2114
Online newspaper registration No : 서울,아52844
Date of registration : 2020.02.05
Masthead : The Korea Times
Copyright © koreatimes.co.kr. All rights reserved.
  • About Us
  • Introduction
  • History
  • Location
  • Media Kit
  • Contact Us
  • Products & Service
  • Subscribe
  • E-paper
  • Mobile Service
  • RSS Service
  • Content Sales
  • Policy
  • Privacy Statement
  • Terms of Service
  • 고충처리인
  • Youth Protection Policy
  • Code of Ethics
  • Copyright Policy
  • Family Site
  • Hankook Ilbo
  • Dongwha Group