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I am just going to get to the point. I need advice on this. I am dating a man that I have known for the last 9 years on and off. But he recently came back to Maryland over a year ago and we got back together and now have officially been significant others for almost a year. He proposed last week and I said yes, of course. However he moving back to Iowa next Friday and he asked me to go. I am 95% yes, I am going, but the other 5% is too nervous to tell my parents. There are several reasons why I want to go: Maryland is too expensive, you can't afford housing, it's hard to find a job, tired of the traffice, rude people, and I just want to change my life. He has done that for me. The hardest part is telling my parents what my plans are. I am afraid of their reaction. What is the best way to approach the whole situation?
dont be so afraid. you already know you want to leave MD, you already know you want to marry this man. i say follow your man--he is your future. your parents will understand.
even mine had to "understand" when i moved 500 miles from them--and i am telling you, they are a sticky pair!
I am just going to get to the point. I need advice on this. I am dating a man that I have known for the last 9 years on and off. But he recently came back to Maryland over a year ago and we got back together and now have officially been significant others for almost a year. He proposed last week and I said yes, of course. However he moving back to Iowa next Friday and he asked me to go. I am 95% yes, I am going, but the other 5% is too nervous to tell my parents. There are several reasons why I want to go: Maryland is too expensive, you can't afford housing, it's hard to find a job, tired of the traffice, rude people, and I just want to change my life. He has done that for me. The hardest part is telling my parents what my plans are. I am afraid of their reaction. What is the best way to approach the whole situation?
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You're an adult and you have to do what makes you happy. Tell your parents and they should be supportive of it. It maybe upsetting to them, but this is how life goes. You have all the right reasons too.
I am just going to get to the point. I need advice on this. I am dating a man that I have known for the last 9 years on and off. But he recently came back to Maryland over a year ago and we got back together and now have officially been significant others for almost a year. He proposed last week and I said yes, of course. However he moving back to Iowa next Friday and he asked me to go. I am 95% yes, I am going, but the other 5% is too nervous to tell my parents. There are several reasons why I want to go: Maryland is too expensive, you can't afford housing, it's hard to find a job, tired of the traffice, rude people, and I just want to change my life. He has done that for me. The hardest part is telling my parents what my plans are. I am afraid of their reaction. What is the best way to approach the whole situation?
Thanks
Every reason you named (Maryland is too expensive, you can't afford housing, it's hard to find a job, tired of the traffice, rude people, and I just want to change my life) is the wrong reason to go. Go because you love him, you are going to marry him, and Iowa is where the two of you have decided to build your lives together. That's it! Your parents will of course be upset and miss you! but eventually they will accept it. Best of luck in breaking the news to them...and best wishes on your move and your upcoming marriage!
Go. You love him or claim to. Whats to explain? You are an adult right? Have you looked at the job and housing market there? You SO must have something lined up.
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