Torn Between Parents and Friends

Parents and friends are one of the most closest and indispensable relations in life; yet sometimes a choice has to be made and priorities have to be set up when it comes to these relationships. Most of us may consider family to be the first priority and all other relationships may take a backseat. For some of us, friends and acquaintances may be just as important, and we may find ourselves accountable and responsible for their well being too.

However, some occasions are such that a choice has to be made and sides have to be taken. Say for example, if your friend has invited you for an overnight party and your family members oppose to this, you have to choose if you will be obedient to the family or oppose the family and debate with them so that you can be with your friends.

Parents may become stricter when it comes to friends of the opposite sex and you may more or less bow to their demands. This may put off your friends, make them feel that you do not value them, care for them, do not trust them enough and this may spoil the overall spirit and feeling of friendship.

As you turn into adulthood you need to make choices that are suitable and important to you as an individual. You must not fear making choices thinking that it will offend your parents or anybody else. You must aim for the satisfaction and achievement of your own personal goals, desires and make choices that will lead to a feeling of completion and contentment within yourself. This of course has to be done with responsibility.

If you feel experiencing a night out with friends or going on a long drive with them is essential to the fulfillment of your individual ‘being’, your ‘self’, go for it. You have to start standing up for your own thoughts and convictions.