In today's column, Amy Dickinson advises a letter writer to stop seeking moral support from her parents. 'They won’t give it to you, so stop asking for or expecting it.'
I need to move and leave my current job, but I will not jump ship until I have something else lined up.I attend conventions and trade shows to make connections in the professional world, learn new skills, and keep up with current trends.
I’ve suggested counseling for them, but they don’t believe in it. I can’t keep stalling my career to appease their comfort.If I have to hide my interest for professional growth, I don’t know how we’ll be able to maintain a close relationship.I don’t want our rare visits to be spent getting yelled at for choosing my path.Dear Striving: I agree with you that counseling would be beneficial – for you.
Where you seem to have strayed from the path is in your reliance on your parents for applause, assent, or moral support.It is so frustrating when people won’t give you what you want, but if you change your focus away from others and train it on your own development, your frustration will also disappear.
Dear Amy: My 50-something son, currently unemployed, has struggled financially and career-wise since he graduated college 30 years ago.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dear Abby: Divorced woman who remarries neglects to introduce her adult kids to their step-siblings... Her new husband has six adult children with whom they spend a lot of time. Is it odd that we haven’t yet met his kids? ...
Read more »
Dear Abby: He couldn’t shut up, and it cost him his jobHe’s 50 years old and an incessant gossip. Now he expects other people to support him.
Read more »
Dear Abby: My boyfriend keeps putting down my sonDear Abby gives advice to a mom whose boyfriend criticizes her son and a mom whose friend is having a baby shower shortly after having a stillbirth.
Read more »
Dear Abby: My new boyfriend is still in love with his dead wifeDear Abby advises a woman whose new boyfriend is still in love with his dead wife and a woman going through a divorce after 15 years.
Read more »
Ask Amy: Curated Christmas list leads to white elephantsDear Amy: Every year, I spend time carefully curating a list of Christmas wishes for me, my husband, and our children. I know what we like and need.
Read more »
Ask Amy: In-laws fail to buy Christmas gifts off listDear Amy: Every year, I spend time carefully curating a list of Christmas wishes for me, my husband, and our children. But every year, we do not receive a single thing from our list. What should I do?
Read more »