Posted by Deneb on February 6, 2008, at 0:29:18
In reply to Re: Still feel bad *trigger* » Deneb, posted by Dinah on February 5, 2008, at 23:59:39
My parents tell me by the time I get my degree I'll be old and no one will hire me.
They all want me to go through life like everyone else, finish school, get a job, get married, have kids.
I'm not sure I even want to get married or have kids. I'm not power hungry or money hungry. I can live a pretty simple life and be happy. What my Mom wants for me is different from what I want in life.
For my Mom, life isn't about beiing happy, it's about doing things that must be done. For me, I like putting myself through as less stress as possible.
I'm personally OK with getting my degree in my 30's or not getting married until I'm 40 or 50. It just seems that society and my parents aren't OK with these things.
I believe I develop much more slowly than other people. Right now I'd say I'm in the teenage phase. Up until now I've not wanted independence from my family, but right now I find I want some.
I just wish my family supported the way I lead my life.
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