Evelyn Tan and Darren Lim, a married couple with four children, recently appeared on the Mediacorp reality travel show Camping Around the World, where they reflected on the early days of their relationship.
Tan's parents initially disapproved of their relationship, particularly her father who chased Lim out of their house one night. Lim felt dejected and worried about losing Tan, especially considering her parents' disapproval and his own educational background. He was aware that Tan's parents, who are university graduates, wanted her to marry someone with greater prospects.
Despite the challenges, Lim was determined to prove himself worthy of Tan. He worked hard and treated her with respect. Over time, Tan's parents came to know the real Lim and accepted him.
Tan, on the other hand, was initially attracted to Lim's childlike charm and maturity. However, the remarks from her friends and family made her cautious. They dated for six years before getting married.
Lim was smitten with Tan from the moment he met her, admiring her voice, gentleness, thoughtfulness, and kindness. He proposed to her shortly after they started dating, though she initially thought he was joking.
Their story highlights the importance of perseverance, understanding, and acceptance in relationships. It also demonstrates that love can overcome challenges and societal expectations.
13 Comments
Marishka
I feel like this narrative puts too much pressure on young couples to meet parental expectations.
Pupsik
I can't believe that Tan’s father chased Lim out of the house. What kind of parenting is that?
Marishka
I find this quite inspiring. It shows that love conquers societal expectations.
Pupsik
Tan’s parents’ initial rejection is unacceptable. I hope their approval came from sincere understanding and not just compliance.
Marishka
Congratulations to them for proving that true love doesn’t back down easily!
Eugene Alta
This reinforces the idea that love is only valid if you meet certain societal standards. Not a great message.
Loubianka
This is a beautiful reminder of how perseverance can lead to acceptance. Kudos to both of them!
Noir Black
Lim’s backstory about proving himself just perpetuates the stereotype of the struggling partner.
KittyKat
I love that this story highlights that family acceptance can come with time and understanding.
BuggaBoom
I don't see how their love story is 'inspiring' when it revolves around proving worthiness.
Katchuka
This sounds like a typical story of a guy trying to prove himself. Why do we have to romanticize that?
Loubianka
Their journey showcases the importance of understanding each other in relationships.
Noir Black
Lim sounds like a great partner. It’s lovely to hear he treated Tan with respect from the start.