Stubborness versus willpower

Last night didn't bode so well for me. The phone call came with the results that I expected, but hoped would be different, nonetheless.

Her parents didn't take to the idea of dating me, naturally. As a parent myself, I don't think I could have agreed to the idea of dating someone like me, given the plain and simple facts. What I do know, however, is that I am a good person, I have a big heart and I know I would be able to love her, unceasingly.

So now, I'm left in a quandry. Do I just leave this relationship on a friend-type basis, as she suggests, which would be difficult given how I feel about her, or, do I keep trying to win her heart, knowing that her parents would never accept me as I am and would eventually cause a rift in her close-knit family?

All I know is that I would like nothing more than to be with this woman. I only wish that it were as simple as that. I know I would be a good match for her. And I know, given time, her parents could like me. I only wish I would be given a chance.