I am a woman of almost 26 years. The situation is as follows. I love, respect and am infinitely grateful to my parents for raising, educating, studying and always supporting me. But I think I have a problem with my mother. He tries to give me advice, which, however, seems to him to impose his opinion. First was what to learn. I secretly enrolled in another specialty and wants to reconcile. Then, seeing that my studies were going well and I was good in this field, he calmed down and things went well. Yes, but it's time for work. As a student, I worked part-time in the bookstore of some relatives. After graduating, I decided to look for a job in the specialty. In general, I have two options - office and home, but the work done from home attracts me a lot more and it is close to my heart. It is interesting for me to be involved in this activity and this is my biggest wish. I didn't say I would do this my whole life. I want to try for a start. But no, according to her, I should have started immediately in an office, in a company, it was more prestigious, there were more people there or I had to go abroad. It's the same in my personal life. She constantly gives me advice, but in an edifying tone, as if what she said should happen. I tried to talk to her and explain. But she treats me like I'm 16, not 26. I just thought we got along, and one day it starts all over again. My father is more liberal and doesn't bother me so much, he tries to talk to her, but who listens to him. When I try to tell her that she is bothering me a lot, she gets angry. She's my mother, so I have to consult with her about everything. That's what she thinks. Yes, but I advise what I deem necessary. I do not want to come to such situations at all and I am very uncomfortable writing such a topic. But I want advice on how to get along with her without offending me, getting angry and staying on good terms.
1 shaunking answered
There is no way it can happen without being angry and insulting someone who is the most elementary manipulation, so that in the end what SHE wants happens, instead of what YOU want and makes you happy. Our parents raised us and we are grateful and respectful to them, but that does not mean that we should let them interfere with us later so that THEY can be happy. Respect does not mean obedience at the expense of your own happiness and the right to personal choice. If you do not set boundaries, in time you will find a man and harass him by an old mother-in-law, which is horrible and costly. I know a man with such a mother-in-law - when he mentions his wife he does not call her by name or "my wife", but "the mother of the little one". He says he would be divorced in a second if it weren't for the child. Every woman deserves to love and be loved, not to allow her mother to constantly interfere in her relationships. Your mother has a husband to deal with. I advise you to tell her to stop the behavior when a situation arises that you are not OK with. If she doesn't, you get mad at her - don't pick her up, leave the room, don't open the door for her. In other words - with her stones on her head. After all, she is not interested in what YOU want, but what SHE wants. If she is well-meaning, she will understand and comply. If not, you better limit contact. Such people are toxic and they crush. My mother treats me like an adult and wants me to be happy, to go home and spend time with my husband, to honor or do something for myself. I call her about once a month to hear what they do and our conversations are more about psychology, philosophy, literature, interesting life events, than to tell me what to do - she's done her job as a parent, she's worried, but she knows she'll do it, and all she wants is to be happy. This is a mother who wants the best for you, not for herself. Do you see the difference?