Post by killercupcake on Oct 20, 2014 20:12:09 GMT -5
Yes, they both are. My mom tells me often. My dad doesn't as much, but his way of showing anything usually involves gifts, which I'm ok with.
I don't think my mom always was. She was glad I was a good person and all, but didn't think I was living up to my potential. That has changed and I think she wants me to slow down a bit because she wants grandkids. lol I told her my possible Ph.D. plans and she looked at my dad and said "We're not getting grandkids till we're 70." haha
I'm not sure. I think they are glad to see me working at a great job. I think my mom sees me as a bit over a failure due to my ptsd/depression/anxiety. She asked last weekend why I still wasn't over the ptsd. I felt like I'd been doing a bit better lately, and that made me feel like a failure.
Yes. I work for their business and they both tell me how proud they are of me and also other people that I come in contact for their business tell me things that they say.
Post by happyholiday on Oct 20, 2014 22:39:14 GMT -5
My dad was, it showed in just about every interaction we had . My mom, eh. She's proud of me to an extent. Sadly, I know she would be more proud (prouder?) ifI were a size 4 instead of a 12.
"Why would you ruin perfectly good peanuts by adding candy corn? That's like saying hey, I have these awesome nachos, guess I better add some dryer lint." - Nonny
I know they are because they tell me. I don't have a glamorous, high paying job but I spend my days helping those in poverty and that makes them proud. They barely care about my employment status though, my parents are proud if me because of who I am as a person and especially as a mother. They tell me how they feel often
Not sure really. She's not pleased I moved halfway across the world from her. And I think she wasn't pleased that I didn't marry rich. I certainly don't think I disappoint her though. Much to my chagrin I finally went into the field she wanted for me.
Does it say something about me that I 've never given it much thought and don't really care?
But seriously, I do think my parents are proud of me. My dad is strong, but silent. I feel his pride in his presence, if that makes sense. He's always there for the moments that are important to me, and often slips in comments about his happiness in what I'm doing, what I completed, the person that I am, etc.
My mom has outright told me, because that's the type of person she is, and I appreciate it.
This is my parents. Their approval means a lot to me but I'm independent enough to not need it.
I think they're proud of me. They haven't said it, but they've shown it. I know they're both proud of me for ending my marriage (as odd as it sounds) because they knew how much pressure I was under and they knew I deserved better.
My mom would say she's happy I'm happy. Pride isn't really her thing.
I don't think my dad is proud. I didn't go to law school and, while I have a good job at a cool place, I'm not super successful. Even when I had moments of success (like when I peaked in college, ha), I never really felt he was proud because I did what was expected.
I am sure they're relieved I'm not a total f*ck up though.
ETA: I can't really say this for my father, as he hasn't been mentally with it for years. My mom before she died, did tell me she was disappointed since I wasn't going to take care of my (older) sister, and for many other reasons.
I can't say I disagree on some of the reasons she gave.
Post by NothingWrongwithOhio on Oct 21, 2014 10:13:45 GMT -5
My parents constantly brag about me to all their friends and family members.
However, I only got a back handed compliment once about how they're disappointed that my brother isn't living up ot expectations, but at least they ended up with one kid who has her shit together.