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I am middle eastern and I grew up in a strict family that would not let me go out and see my friends most of the time and she grew up in the picturesque neighborhood where she was allowed to go out since she was young. We met at a party in college and held hands the first night and talked for a few months before she asked me out.

We dated for almost two years during which time we could not see each other that much, even though we lived about 10 minutes from each other, due to me having a fear that if I ask my parents to hang out they would not allow me. My parents did not know about her until a few weeks ago during which my dad became angry at the prospect of me dating  someone outside my culture. 

My ex broke up with me a few days after that citing that she thought my dad already hated her and would hate her more once he met her. We also said that I didn't stand up for myself and her to my dad and I let him dictate what I can and can't do. I went up to see her during which we talked and got closure and where I mentioned once I figure everything out I'll ask you out again properly, she replied with "yeah I know, but we have to be friends for now". 

Fast forward to now and I actually got the courage to stand up to my dad and mom and told them who I am and that I am my own self and not a reflection of their culture; they surprisingly told me they understood and supported me. I have finally been able to go out anytime I want and lost the fear that has plagued me for so long. 

I have been thinking that I need to fight for my ex and show her that no one is controlling me and that my parents are also able to understand and that they simply aren't terrible people. Would this be a good idea reddit?
<bot>: Broke up due to cultural differences, but now I have dealt with talking to my parents about who I am and want to fight for my ex.