A family with wide-open arms--that's what every girl hopes for once she introduces her partner to her kin. Unfortunately, a lot of times it doesn't happen that way. Many fairy tale hopes are dashed when a woman's family openly opposes a relationship she's happy in, leaving her in the middle of two clashing forces.

If you find yourself in a situation where you’re forced to stand between two sets of people you love the most, don't lose hope. You may be in for an emotional roller-coaster, but if you believe that your relationships with your man and your family are worth the effort, then things will sooner or later turn out for the best. To help things work out sooner rather than later, however, here are a few things you can do:

(Photo from Meet The Parents courtesy of Universal Pictures.)