How Much Should You Share About Family with a Potential?

Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatuAllah wa barakatuhu, dear sisters ❤️

If a potential asks about your family dynamics, how can you answer in a balanced way without revealing too much?

In my case, I grew up in a home where there were frequent conflicts, and my father didn’t really treat my mother well. This has made me quite sensitive, and every time there is tension or disagreement, I start to cry (not just between my parents but also if my father says something unfair to me for example).

At the same time, this have taught me what I DO NOT want in a marriage, and what kind of peace, respect, and communication I value deeply.

How would you respond to such a question from a potential? I don’t want to go into too much detail or expose my family, and giving a negative image of my father

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