"Some people cling to old notions," he said. For a brief moment he wondered if he could be considered one of them, with how people treat his faith and his church. He banished it from his thoughts after a moment, though. "As long as you're happy for yourself, that's what matters. Just concern yourself with you and your wife's happiness. If your parents can't accept that, then it's their failing, not yours."

His heart falls slightly at his second comment. "I understand. It's not for everyone."

Even so, he'd like to see them manage to achieve some kind of happiness in this situation.