Venting: moved to the states 5 years ago, achieved great career success and early promotions. Yet all my parents can see if how I’m still single and unmarried (29 yo). Got out of a long term relationship this year and haven’t really healed completely. Going back home soon and I’m absolutely dreading it because it’s going to bring up the same question of marriage. So tired of this mentality!

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Sending hugs - It’s ok to be single and not completely healed! Many people are unhappily married/in toxic relationships ;)

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Can you talk frankly with your parents? Tell them this? Tell them that understand they care for your emotional wellbeing but reminding you of the lack of a partner makes you feel worse and is one of the things you dread about going home? I feel like parents need limits sometimes and yes, a lot of times they may ignore what we say and still think they know best, but I also can't expect them to know how I feel if I haven't told them openly

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I feel you OP. Sending some support your way!

I'm so sorry OP! You are crushing it, and being single/married doesn't change that.

I understand. It’s sucks how disappointing family can be. There will always be something

You need some strong F U mentality. I have this assumption that part of the reason nobody ever hassles me about this at 37 is because they know I’d ask them why the f it’s any concern of theirs. I’m aware they ask my mother (because she tells me) but no one ever says it to my face.

It’s a reflection on their anxieties and values. It has nothing to do with you. Repeat that.

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