9 February 2011, 3:07 am
My mum just got angry at me for spending a lot of money on sports. She said I wasted time and hundreds on sports such as Muay Thai or rock climbing. In fact, Muay Thai classes are the only investment I made. I’ve stopped wakeboarding which is pretty expensive too. She’s also angry that I spent a lot on travelling, she don’t see the reason why I should travel and see another person’s country. She also does not approve me jogging often because she thought I am just obsessed. Just to tell you, I am a girl but I don’t shop often – buy make up or clothes or shoes every other day. I don’t invest money on facial or hair treatments or manicures. I dine out occasionally and am pretty spendthrift. But when it comes to sports, I don’t mind putting a lot of money on it because doing sports makes me happy. My mum is traditional ( Asian family) and she had a financially rough upbringing. Sometimes though, I want to share what happened in gym or during climbing, but she shuts me off with that condescending tone and I feel sh*tty throughout. What should I do? Should I quit doing sports to make her happy? Or should I continue? Afterall it’s my money I am earning and spending. I guess what she wants is a traditional daughter who does the housework, cook, clean but still gives money to the parents monthly. Does anyone experience the same thing? Or have any expensive hobby that your mother is against?... Read More »
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