Thread: How to "live my life" and make parents happy simultaneously...??

Originally Posted by Mes_T

Long story short, I'm an only child, my parents are super attached to me, and they're currently in the US while I'm temporarily teaching in Korea...

My friends would tell me to just "live my life" the way I want it because it's "mine," but I feel like because I'm an only child, it's not that simple for me. My parents are such wonderful people, have had a lot of tough times, but always did everything they could for me. Should I give up my desire to travel and do all these other things, should I consider ending my relationship with my boyfriend, and should I move back home to make them happy??

Sigh.

Oh darlin! They simply cannot expect you to give up your entire life to make them happy! I mean, quit your job, dump your lover, and move to another country all so mom and dad can sleep better at night? As a teacher in Korea you're old enough to make your own decisions. I'm sure a visit could be in order, but giving up your livelihood? That would never even be an option for me!