Too Far From Home

My parents have spoiled me with lifes opportunities; they have always encouraged me and left all my possibilities wide open. I cant disappoint them. I follow the books and never step out of line. When I am home, I feel like I cant live  never a boy friend, never a kiss, never a wild night. After traveling for a year, I dont want to finish university at home. I know that I cant travel forever because I am afraid to return. Half way across the country wasnt far enough; I dont think another continent will be either. Returning home after a year, I became the person I was before I left. I cant run forever.

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advice from Guest1434243 | 11-14-2007 00:42 | E : 1 | S : 0
Stop running. Your problems won't go away no matter how far away you are. Turn around and face them head on: talk to your parents. It sounds to me like they are very loving and supportive, so why wouldn't they support you when things get rough? Take time to be young and experience life, because if you don't, you'll want to do it when you get older and have more to lose. Have a few wild nights, just don't do it irresponsibly. And i guarantee that if you find someone who makes you happy, they will be happy for you too. if you let yourself be happy, then they will be happy with you and for you. Good luck on your adventure!
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advice from Guest1087040 | 10-05-2007 13:35 | E : 0 | S : 0
Thank them for the opportunities and then tell them what you want. Of course, listening to me could get you thrown out of the will but hey, then you can party hardy. There's an upside to everything.
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advice from Guest1368113 | 11-08-2007 12:30 | E : 0 | S : 0
look if your doing it to impress your parents and not doing it for yourself then i dont think that there is any point of doing it at all. yes it will help you later on in life, and yes it will do you the world of good, but at the end of it all you need to do what you want and not be the perfect poster child all your life..
i hope this is of some help to you.

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advice from Guest1399901 | 11-11-2007 03:51 | E : 0 | S : 0
ya 1087040 has a point, you can't supress your feelings forever and if u w8 too long u will regret it. Tell them how you feel and if you get thrown out then stay with a friend and PARTY

P.S look if want to have a fun in life teling your parents is win win
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advice from Guest1385324 | 11-17-2007 10:12 | E : 0 | S : 0
well i know you dont want to disapoint your parents but speaking as one myself and wanting to give my kids everything i can also say that i know id want them to be happy too. and part of being happy and growing as a person is being wild, naughty, kissing boys etc. becoming who you are by having the space you need to grow. remember they were young once too :D
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advice from Guest1492592 | 11-19-2007 01:30 | E : 0 | S : 0
They're trying to give you the live they always wanted. Be aware that's parental love. It might be overbearing at almost every moment, but it is them showing their love for you.

Just make sure YOU understand that it is your life. Once you know this, make sure they know as well.
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advice from Guest1526534 | 11-22-2007 11:40 | E : 0 | S : 0
You can do both.
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advice from Guest1914377 | 02-01-2008 16:59 | E : 0 | S : 0
I am in the same position. I have everyoppertunity in front of me, and I worked for it, but now al I want to do is join the peace core, and work on the ground with refugees.
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advice from Guest1368747 | 11-08-2007 15:01 | E : 0 | S : 1
Be yourself.
Be the confident, intelligent, brave, worldly person your parents raised you to be. Do not let them push you around. You might gain a bit more respect and freedom if you push back. Your parents can't hear what you are saying or know what you want if you never tell them.
What is the worst that could happen? They stop funding your lifestyle?
Be an adult and do not allow them to treat you like a child.

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