MadMonkè
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I am a second generation Chinese immigrant. My parents came here when I was 3 and have worked hard to provide for the family since.
I am 30 this year, and the few relationships that I had been in did not result in my continuation of the classic chinese family unit - husband and wife with kids in a house.
Well, I've had chances but for one reason or another, things didnt work out, and increasingly, I've come to accept my possible end without having any offspring. I may even enjoy not having to deal the disappointment and heartache that I've given my parents - in fact thats my biggest fear.
Any way... My parents are none too happy about this. Even when I bring it up as a joke. They just get way more aggressive trying to hook me up with someone, anyone...
I am just too messed up right now to get involved with anyone I have to be responsible for...
Can anyone relate to this position that I am in?
What is your thinking? I am curious... am I just being a selfish coward? or a liberal free thinker? I really cannot differentiate the two right now.
Thank you,
I am 30 this year, and the few relationships that I had been in did not result in my continuation of the classic chinese family unit - husband and wife with kids in a house.
Well, I've had chances but for one reason or another, things didnt work out, and increasingly, I've come to accept my possible end without having any offspring. I may even enjoy not having to deal the disappointment and heartache that I've given my parents - in fact thats my biggest fear.
Any way... My parents are none too happy about this. Even when I bring it up as a joke. They just get way more aggressive trying to hook me up with someone, anyone...
I am just too messed up right now to get involved with anyone I have to be responsible for...
Can anyone relate to this position that I am in?
What is your thinking? I am curious... am I just being a selfish coward? or a liberal free thinker? I really cannot differentiate the two right now.
Thank you,