i don't like you
The story
growing up, I always had this invisible wall between me and my mother. it felt like we were living in parallel universes, occasionally crossing paths but never truly connecting. whenever she tried to engage in conversations, I'd nod politely, but inside, I was rolling my eyes. like, can we skip the small talk? all that lecturing about grades, friends, and future plans just seemed so repetitive and unnecessary. I honestly don’t get where she’s coming from. it’s like she has this idea of who I should be, and I’m just not that guy. making stupid comments about my interests, questioning my music choices, or telling me what I should wear feels like she’s trying to control a life that’s not hers to dictate. sometimes, I wonder if she realizes how much her opinions push me away. does she think I’ll suddenly become the person she envisions if she keeps nagging? honestly, I think it just makes me resent her more. 😒
I know being a parent is tough, and she has her struggles, but does that mean I have to put up with her constant nagging? sometimes I just want to scream, "I don't like you!" I don’t mean that in a harsh way, just in a way that describes how utterly frustrated I am. it feels like she judges everything I do, which honestly makes me feel trapped in a box I never asked to be in. when I try to express my thoughts, she brushes them off as teenage nonsense, which drives me up the wall. I mean, can’t we have a real discussion without her immediately shooting down my feelings? I’m just trying to figure things out, but it feels like she can’t see that. does she even realize how alienating her comments are? it’s exhausting. 😩 so, is it too much to ask for a little understanding and respect in our relationship?
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Hey there! I feel you’re being a bit harsh on your mom, huh? I get that it's tough when it seems like she's not understanding you, but maybe she's just doing her best? Come on, communication is a two-way street, right? You gotta meet in the middle; it ain't easy, but it's life. Everything can't always go your way—or mine, for that matter!!! When I was a teen, my mom also got on my nerves; like, who cares what grades I got in school? Now I see she only wanted me to succeed! Perhaps consider cutting her some slack; after all, nagging might just be her way of showing she cares, even if it feels smothering sometimes. Just my two cents, but give it some thought, yeah?
Hey, I get where you’re coming from, but it sounds like you're being a tad dramatic. I mean, parents aren’t perfect, ya know? 🤷♂️ It seems like your mom's just trying to help, even if it feels suffocating. Maybe she’s not judging but just concerned? My dad always used to say, "You'll thank me later for this," and he was kinda right. You ever tried having a chill convo with her? Could help change things; life's too short to hold onto all that frustration.
Totally get where you're coming from!!! It’s hard when it feels like there’s a wall between you and your mom 😔. I can relate to the feeling of being misunderstood and judged. It's frustrating!!! But maybe there's hope for some common ground? 🤞 I mean, sometimes parent just don't get it. Keep trying to express how you feel; who knows, she might surprise you. Hang in there; things might shift for the better!!!
hey, I totally get you!!! it’s like you’re living with someone who's got an entirely different rulebook, right? 😓 i remember going through a similar phase with my dad when I was a teenager. it's like they got selective hearing or something, focusing only on what they think matters. you talk about feeling trapped and wanting understanding; that's totally valid. who wants to feel like they're in a box they never asked for? 🤷♀️ in my experience, trying to find little pockets of common ground helped a bit, but it sure ain't easy. maybe give it a shot, though I'm not saying it'll work miracles. hang in there!
yo, i hear ya, but it seems like you’re kinda missing her side too; parents ain't perfect, but they're usually just trying their best. maybe she’s just worried and doesn’t know how to say it right? it's tough when it feels like they’re always on your case. i remember my mom always saying, "you'll understand when you're older," and it drove me nuts. maybe try to see her actions as concern rather than control 🤔 it might not change how you feel, but it can help shift the perspective a bit.