A netizen shared how she is at the age where her friends her getting engaged and married while she just wants to be with her family 24/7 instead of finding a boyfriend to settle down.
here is the story
I’m at the age where my friends are slowly getting engaged/married.
Many people have been asking why I am not attached and I mainly get away with it by saying that I want to focus on myself and know what I want, not just for love but also my life in general esp when I am so independent. It’s true, but partly true.
The more unknown side is that coming from a single parent family, I feel the need to stay by my parent (albeit all the nagging that I should find someone to settle down with).
I’m aware that most people do not understand as they are not in my shoes. The past few years have been a whole new level of struggle because of different things (not covid related) and I want to show that I am still here for family amid all the tumultuous times.
Though things are better, I could still be present here just in case. I’ve been working a lot and trying to stay home where possible so at least I am at home when my parent wishes to have a conversation with anyone at home.
The good thing is that covid has made it an easy excuse to stay home, but I wonder how long this can continue.
When I hear of friends say they want to settle down or they are ready to get their own house to move far away from their parents, I feel a little envious but also a little regretful.
Could it be that I am thinking too much about wanting to be here 24/7 for my family that it is taking an unknown toll on me and my mindset, or could it be that people do not realize how important it is to be present for their family until difficult times strike?