Is it normal I don't tell my parents anything about my life?

Question

I think it's because when I was a kid I didn't fell like my parents really cared about my problems so I just stopped telling them anything...

nursehunter · Accepted Answer

Its best to be open with your parents in life.. or anyone u care for closely, especially family. they will always be there for u.. so they say.. lol.. but they will be your biggest critic and will hold the learning stick for u on how u measure up later on in life against others or situations. u don't have to be open about everything, but try not to be closed off or secluded with your life. depending how old u are, their assumptions and curiosity will only feed their policing and hovering over u to see whats going on in your life. just be honest and true to yourself, that way they can have some respect for u for walking your own path or appearing that u have your shit together.. parents are always stressed and overbearing when they feel or see their child struggling in life or trying to be someone they are not.. have fun. be yourself, treat others better than the next person.. and u will reap the rewards in life and it will all make sense to you earlier in life. life is short.. make it count👍

NMMan · Accepted Answer

Selective disclosure about one's life, even to those closest to us, is a fairly commonplace and normal thing, yes. The deeper question may be what are the reasons for making you feel you need to do that?

AriaKure · Accepted Answer

I think that there just might be a part of you that wants to involve them. I mean... you may not consciously realize it but... that is why you're posting this, isn't it?
I think you should embrace them, let them in - they're your parents and you are their most special gift of all. So I guess what i'm trying to say here is, don't be afraid to let them in, embrace it! xx

Eliva · Accepted Answer

I was not close with my parents either in the childhood and later when i was a grown up, we never had a connection. It happens and yes im not sharing with them but mainly just because they never really understood me and never tried. So we dont bother each other

Lovi87 · Accepted Answer

Same. I just don't bother since they tend to judge me about anything that comes out of my mouth. It's like I'm not even allowed an opinion unless it's one that they will agree on. If not, then I'm automatically wrong in their eyes, and they're right.

Hal2002 · Answer

For me it is normal not to tell my mother anything about my life, this goes back to when I was a teen and going to my mother about highly personal things and having her go to her friends and telling them everything I had told or asked her. Than being embarrassed or ridiculed, because her friends also shared what my mother had told them with their friends and family.

I am pretty open with my dad about things going on in my life, but there are some things we just don't talk about.

Anonymous · Answer

That's totally normal. I haven't told my mum quite a lot of things as I know she would disagree with what I have done. I'm 22, its my choice, and what I do when I'm out with my mates ext has nothing to do with her, or any family members.(:
Don't feel guilty.

JustSky · Answer

You should start telling them. I'm sure they are interested about your stories. Do it while you still have them.

GingerGuy · Answer

Do they ever ask? I think it's normal for most teens, but perhaps for different reasons.

RayaJ · Answer

I don't tell mine anything either. In fact, I haven't spoken to my mother in 3 years!

Bojan69 · Answer

Yeah had the same situation.. they never cared about what i had to say or ask when i was younger so i turned away and stopped telling them anything... from than and made my own life with new friends and people i care about more than them... and i dont mids a second of talking to them.

Anonymous · Answer

no it's fine. i'm probably going to do the same when i move. my parents were never there for me and kept everything from me. my siblings too.

Nik1hil · Answer

if you have entered or crossed your teenage you don't want to bug them with such conversation, unless its a big deal , like your are getting married, or having a baby, or moving to a new place,,

maestrodematimaticas · Answer

I never spoke with my parents about my dating life. Never felt comfortable.

Jorge_gf · Answer

that's super normal besides remember that they don't tell you everything about their lives either!!

El_Samir · Answer

Haha I'm exactly the same. I am getting better tho and it means anything you do tell them now they really appreciate, so don't even trip.

wassim97 · Answer

It’s normal but if you are in trouble tell them they will help

Anonymous · Answer

Yeah it's normal. There are those who have a good relationship with their parents and there are those who don't

smilealways19 · Answer

You have to share every possible moment. someday, if your life messes up they are the one gonna take care of you.

Juxtapose · Answer

I try to tell my mom about my life but she just either gets grossed out or doesn't understand what I'm talking about xD

Randomguy97 · Answer

Only positive things which make them feel proud to have you otherwise it just worries them

Reincarnated_sóul · Answer

Yes. It's fine. You're above 18 you can make your own decisions.

rishika21 · Answer

I dont think so its normal coz parents r dea for us to guide us in life n support us in whatever wrk or decision we take...

eternalfrost · Answer

if you have an open minded parent share it to them. It's good to have a healthy and strong relationship with your parents

Longlegs1979 · Answer

Yes and no cause then they Judge you.

michaelpon7992421 · Answer

Well depends. Are you close to them?

darkangel2211 · Answer

It's completely normal it's your own choice

madgoat · Answer

Yes for a man. Less so as a woman.

preston27 · Answer

Yes they will trust more

HamAndCheese · Answer

Yeah, it's pretty normal.

Anonymous · Answer

I tell them some things just not everything.

Cammy137 · Answer

I don't either

Banjarra5593 · Answer

yeah , i do it sometime too

Tgec2003 · Answer

Totally normal

Anonymous · Answer

Totally normal

cupidkisses · Answer

Normal

Tyberius · Answer

I sure don't

Jimccarty · Answer

Hell No!!!

thegr8lion · Answer

Yup...

KD_DNC · Answer

ditto

Anonymous · Answer

Can I send you private message?

Anonymous · Answer

didn't fell?

Is it normal I don't tell my parents anything about my life?

Most Helpful Opinions

Most Helpful Opinions

What Girls & Guys Said

Should I tell my parents?

Is it normal I don't tell my parents anything about my life?

Most Helpful Opinions

Most Helpful Opinions

What Girls & Guys Said

Should I tell my parents?

We're glad to see you liked this post.