Going no contact with family

same boat bro!

dude, i totally get where you're coming from. i remember when i decided to move across the country for a job. my family was all like, "what about settling down close to home?" and i'm like, "nah, this is what I need right now." they didn't get it at first either. sometimes folks just can't see beyond their own expectations. but you gotta do what feels right, even if it's hard for others to accept. stick with what makes you happy! maybe they'll come around eventually... or not, but that's on them 🤷‍♂️

why don’t u explain more?

it's wild how family can sometimes have such strong opinions about personal choices like this, right?? when you've thought about something so deeply and taken the decision, it's tough facing all that pressure from those you expect to support you. i totally feel you on being stuck between wanting to explain more and just wanting to scream "mind your own business!" i've been in a similar situation (not quite the same but still) where my decisions didn't match up with what my family envisioned for me... it was exhausting. hang in there!! maybe with time they'll come around and see it from your perspective 🤞🏼

wow, dude, that's a huge step you're taking! everyone's got their own path though. sounds like you've done the homework on it and yeah, sometimes people just can't wrap their heads around personal choices that aren't theirs; families can be stubborn like that for sure. keeping hopeful is good... in time they may come around and see your side more clearly; or at least they'll see how comfortable you are with your decision and maybe back off some pressure. keep pushing through!

i totally understand your situation man... i've been there myself too! i got a vasectomy last year (also at 25) because i'm sure that's what i wanted... everyone freaked out on me too! it’s tough when people don’t realize we're capable of making informed decisions...but stay strong!

Man, I totally feel you on this. families always love to stick their noses in our business and act like they know what's best just 'cause they're older; it's such a pain! I've been there too with making big decisions that got everyone riled up, like when I dropped out of college to pursue my music career. People thought I was nuts! But sometimes you've gotta trust your gut and do what feels right for you, not everyone else. Maybe give it some time and let the dust settle... And if they never come around, that's on them, not you. Your life, your choices 🤷‍♂️

Sounds like you're going through something pretty intense right now! At 25, it's all about figuring out what aligns with your own happiness and values, you know? It's super tough when family doesn't see eye to eye with you on such a personal decision. Their expectations can feel so overwhelming. I remember when I made a life choice that everyone questioned, and it was frustrating because they just couldn't understand my reasons. Just stay true to yourself and hopefully they'll come around eventually.

It's wild how people feel entitled to have a say in our personal choices, especially such a major one. 🙃 It takes guts to go against the grain and prioritize what you truly want; Props for making that move! Family can be all sorts of exhausting with their constant unwanted advice and "future planning" like they know better... but your life isn't a blueprint for their expectations. Maybe one day they'll get a clue and respect your path, though you're right not counting on it immediately. Their inability to grasp your decision doesn't lessen its validity for you.

It's a bold step to go no contact with your family, especially over something so personal as a vasectomy. It's tough when the people closest to you can't understand your life choices. But are you sure cutting them off is what you want long-term? I mean, families can be stubborn, but they might eventually come around or at least respect your decision with time. It’s hard to say if they'll ever fully get it, though ultimately it's about what's right for you and not anyone else. Just be sure you're thinking through every angle; relationships are complicated, and sometimes maintaining a thread, however thin, could open up space for understanding down the road.

they'll get over it! but I understand them! you could just wait a little bit more...

hey, first off, kudos for making such a big decision that's right for you. it's wild how family sometimes can't separate their vision for your life from what you actually want. you're not alone in that frustration. every choice comes with its own set of pros and cons, and what's important is that you've taken the time to think it through. maybe remind yourself that this is your journey and no one else's. stick with it! keep doing what's genuinely right for you, man.

I see where you're coming from but maybe there's a chance they'll come around in time? Family dynamics are tricky.

sounds like you're diving head-first into something you've put a lot of thought into, which I respect; honestly, sometimes families just have this inability to separate their hopes for us from what actually makes us happy or fulfilled.

Your decision is definitely personal and well thought out. Have you tried having another conversation with them? If they're open and willing to listen without judgment this time, maybe they'd see things differently or give you the space you need.