Does this make me a pathetic mamas boy or something? lol
Is it pathetic that I feel bad for moving out and leaving my mom alone?
Does this make me a pathetic mamas boy or something? lol
Not necessarily.
In some countries (like mine... traditionally, at least), it's the norm to move out... when you get married... or (like my aunt) actually have a multi-generational household. (In some societies, the more generations under one roof, the better.) In fact, in my culture, it is the youngest's duty to stay and take care of the parents as they grow older. In return, it is the youngest who inherits all their worldly possessions as a little, final "thank you" so to speak.
You're not pathetic. It's understandable that you feel a little down about moving out, but you need to realize that regardless if you move or not... your mom will always be there for you, so don't feel bad. .
No way. It makes you extremely kind and caring. Also, yes it will make her really sad... can you not stay with her and just help her pay the bills? That's what I do with my parents and I am 25 haha
You're not pathetic for that. I totally get where you're coming from too. I don't want to leave my mom either. I want to take care of her and the household duties and my siblings for her.
No.. why would that make you bad? Having a little caring is maybe the best of qualities.
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Not at all, I'm 24 and I still live at home (this is normal for Italians). My dad passed when I was young so I do pretty much everything around the house. Leaving her to do it all would make me feel bad too.
Anyone who doesn't understand why we would feel bad or thinks it's pathetic doesn't understand the importance of family.
Don't be ashamed of it or think that you're pathetic.
No, your not pathetic. It is a good thing you care about your mum.
Not at all, I would miss my mother as much as she would miss me. I don't want her to get lonely
I didn't want to leave my mom alone either once my dad passed. Girls will say it's nice, but they would still hold it against you and not want to date you if you stay.
You don't have to move out.
No you just love your mom nothing wrong with that.
Not pathetic at all
I'd feel bad too
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