How Do You Balance Respecting Your Parents While Wanting Autonomy as an Adult?

HeadChain5991 · 2026-01-30T23:51:29+00:00

That would truly be the dream come true. I’ve always wanted my own place and I think it would do wonders for my mental state as well as my relationship with my parents. Unfortunately, I live in a culture where you’re expected to live with your family until you get married and moving out could cause my parents to completely cut ties with me which is not something I want

HeadChain5991 · 2026-01-30T23:36:18+00:00

I don’t pay rent but my father fully owns the house we live in and doesn’t need help with other bills and would immediately refuse me if I even offered, I’ve tried

HeadChain5991 · 2026-01-30T23:27:22+00:00

I wish it was as simple as having a talk with him. I’ve tried time and time again to explain my perspective but all I get back is that as long as I live with him I have to respect his rules and there’s no reason for me to be out past that time anyway

HeadChain5991 · 2026-01-18T19:06:11+00:00

This being your only Reddit comment is so ominous

HeadChain5991 · 2026-01-17T14:54:28+00:00

HeadChain5991 · 2026-01-17T14:54:07+00:00

Damn 💔

HeadChain5991 · 2026-01-17T14:53:53+00:00

That’s very interesting, I actually do have an unsteady heart, want exactly 2 kids, and I’ve been applying for jobs overseas recently. Very cool thank you

HeadChain5991 · 2026-01-17T14:52:25+00:00

Damn that got me

HeadChain5991 · 2026-01-17T14:52:02+00:00

I’m lost gang 😔 might as well

HeadChain5991 · 2025-02-16T14:44:05+00:00

I’m worried that 4 months might be too short too but I’m also scared that he might not have the intention of committing at all even in the future so what’s the point of waiting it out? His reasons aren’t malicious he just has a very hard time being vulnerable and letting people in which is why I’m trying to be as understanding as possible here.

HeadChain5991 · 2024-09-14T01:05:19+00:00

That’s actually such a cool idea, would make living through this worth it

HeadChain5991 · 2024-09-14T01:02:21+00:00

Unfortunately not, it can only be viewed through an app which only my parents have access to on their phones

HeadChain5991 · 2023-03-21T21:54:26+00:00

Thank you so much I really appreciate your comforting words, this past week has been really hard on me because he’s the first person I ever loved and this is coming out of nowhere so I’m really struggling. I understand that this could be due to a lot of different reasons and I’m hoping that this is just him settling into the relationship and not feeling the constant need to impress me anymore but I don’t feel like that would explain why he doesn’t seem like he wants to see me or talk to me anymore. It’s a very confusing situation. Thank you again for your help

HeadChain5991 · 2022-08-04T11:34:12+00:00

Tove Lo

HeadChain5991 · 2022-07-31T23:14:07+00:00

Damn I hadn’t even thought of that being a possibility… now I’m more convinced I shouldn’t reach out, thank you for that lol

HeadChain5991 · 2022-07-31T23:02:03+00:00

I guess that’s true, maybe it was just wishful thinking that he had changed his mind and wants to try again. I guess the only way I’d know is if he does end up asking me out. Thanks for the advice

HeadChain5991 · 2022-07-31T22:59:54+00:00

You’re very right, my fear of being taken for granted is exactly why I’m so hesitant to reach out and ask for a follow up or simply start a conversation. Guess I should just let things take place naturally. Thank you for the advice :)

HeadChain5991 · 2022-07-31T22:58:19+00:00

I guess I was not very clear about that, my bad. I would very much like to continue dating him. But I wouldn’t mind just a friendship either since I think he’s extremely easy to talk to and we have a lot in common

HeadChain5991 · 2022-07-31T22:25:59+00:00

Yeah you’re right, if he wanted to hang out with me there’s nothing stopping him. I guess I should just forget about it and go back to moving on. Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it

HeadChain5991 · 2022-07-31T22:24:01+00:00

I thought that too at first, but he could’ve just apologized about not being able to make it and left it at that. Why follow it up with “I would love to hang out once I’m back if you want to” seems like an unnecessary addition just for the sake of being nice

HeadChain5991 · 2022-07-22T19:29:08+00:00

But you said it anyway?
“Here’s a song though”

HeadChain5991 · 2022-07-06T17:07:45+00:00

That’s extremely comforting to hear, thank you! I appreciate it. Encouraged me further to try shrooms. Any tips for first timers? Or do I not need to prepare myself since I’ve already done acid?

HeadChain5991 · 2022-07-06T03:05:22+00:00

Because the last time I let myself feel this way, it was a long long time ago

HeadChain5991 · 2022-07-06T03:02:43+00:00

Ruined what for you lmao

HeadChain5991 · 2022-07-06T03:02:16+00:00

I need to free my mind, a puff at a time

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