What would you do if you were in my situation?
By barneyjjones
@barneyjjones (63)
Philippines
September 26, 2010 5:34am CST
I have a friend who is 29 years old, single and still living with his parents. He keeps telling me that is so frustrated with the fact that by now, he should already have had a family of his own and not having to be the one shouldering most of the expenses in their household. His parents own a small business and most of his siblings are already married except for the youngest who is still in college. Aside from the bills, he also takes care of their groceries and his sister's tuition fee in school. I told him that I think it's already time that he moved out of their house and start a family of his own because he is not getting any younger anymore, but then, he just cannot make up his mind. He keeps making excuses, although I think that he is really afraid of being independent. It even came to point where we had a heated argument regarding his issues. Honestly, I'm already fed up and don't know what else to do. He is a very good friend of mine and I don't want to see him miserable someday. Am I missing something here guys..?
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2 responses
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
26 Sep 10
Nobody (without exception) is qualified to judge another! Each person alive today has his own reasons for living and doing! We should all mind our own business, live our own lives as best we can. Of course its human nature to try to help those we deem as unfortunate, and as long as we are not interfering in their lives this is acceptable. Its important to wait until asked, before sharing our ideas with the friend!
@barneyjjones (63)
• Philippines
27 Sep 10
I agree barehugs, I'm probably just trying to take control of the situation without thinking that he has his own life and that he is entitled to make his own decisions. Anyways, I already did my best to give him my advise, I'll just wait for him to decide for himself.. Thanks..
@akhilojha (13)
• Liberia
27 Sep 10
he will never end up the way u think, okay he will regret later in life about small things he overlooked but trust me he will handle that, we all complain, its human nature. He knows his priorities and he will probably move out one day, even if he is 33 or 35 at that time will not matter.