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My family always makes decisions for me, what can I do about that?

Profile: MadisontheGemini1717
MadisontheGemini1717 on Oct 23, 2014
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Explain to them that you are of whatever age and that you would like to make your own decisions.
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Profile: Nelgatha7
Nelgatha7 on Oct 25, 2014
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Talk to them, they have to realise you're not their ''puppet'', and if talking doesn't work, prove to them you're capable of making your own decisions.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 30, 2014
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Take a stand for you. Do what makes you happy, not others. Gain ground and become independent. Show them you don't need them to be the person you are.
Profile: Samalyn
Samalyn on Oct 24, 2014
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Do not be afraid to talk to them. They might not realize that they are imposing on your life. Sit them down and explain to them that it is your life, and they need to trust you with whatever decision you decide to make.
Profile: loopylou
loopylou on Oct 24, 2014
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if you dont like the decision tel them its your life you ive it the way you want so you are happy with what your doing
Profile: SalahD
SalahD on Oct 28, 2014
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talk to them about it. you need to make them understand that you don't like them and that you are old enough to make you own decisions :)
Profile: incredibleFlamingo52
incredibleFlamingo52 on Nov 12, 2014
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My family has always been controlling since I can remember and,in my personal experience, if you want them to back off a little, you need to sit down with them and talk it out. Getting angry doesn't help, as they will think you childish and not able to be responsible for yourself, which will in turn worsen the nagging. Writing down what you want to say to them can be very helpful to keep your thoughts organised and, in turn, have a better chance of convincing them.
Profile: thequietone13
thequietone13 on Nov 16, 2014
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You could sit them down and tell them how you feel about it. You can tell them that you want to be in charge of you.
Profile: Pandette
Pandette on Nov 19, 2014
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Oh, this is a really tough situation, but I think you might be able to handle it! Have you tried speaking to your family and giving your input on these decisions? Sometimes the best thing you can do is sit down and have open communication. Unless you speak up, they will never know.
Profile: Lpmae
Lpmae on Jun 29, 2015
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if my family decides for me. Well, I should let them if that's for my own good but if its not, I will tell them what i want to do to make me a better person.
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