My mom hates my blue-collar boyfriend. Should I just break up with him? @WashingtonPost

My mom hates my blue-collar boyfriend. Should I just break up with him? @WashingtonPost

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

My mom hates my blue-collar boyfriend, and my dad is fed up with my mom’s antics. Should I just break up with him to keep the peace?

Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in.

My mom hates my blue-collar boyfriend. Should I just break up with him?

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My mom hates my blue-collar boyfriend. Should I just break up with him?