Dear Inspiring Performer:
The main thing you have to figure out is which one is more important to you truly. Yes, you love her but she is having issues with your profession. Being that you have been in this relationship for two years and this is just now becoming a problem gets me thinking. Maybe your profession itself is not the issue but the fact that she is feeling second in life. When you first meet it was okay because feelings have not yet to form, but now you all are at a point of falling in love. This means she is expecting you to give her more time and attention, which apparently is not happening. So if you are focusing on being successful in your profession and not a relationship then being with her is not the best idea. Unfortunately you do not have the choice of keeping both. Figure out whether you want to be with her and find another profession or continue to pursuing your previous profession in which you are truly passionate about. As humans we make our choices base on our wants and not based on what is really in our hearts.
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Dear Brute,
I am 22 years of age and I am an inspiring ballerina. I am greatly miserable with this profession and would love to quit. The problem is my parents are lovers of theatre and my mother was also a professional ballerina. So in saying this you can see why I am where I am today. Ever since a child I was put in classes and attending school to be a ballet dancer. I would rather be a professional wedding planner. I love planning weddings and making a couples dream wedding come to life. My parents on the other hand do not see this as a proper profession for a young lady of my standards, but the truth is they want me to fall in my mothers’ footsteps. I always done what they believe what was best for me but it has actually made me unhappy for years. What am I to do?
Dear Inspiring Wedding Designer:
Many young people within your age range have this problem. Many parents are trying to live or re-live their lives through their child or children. You are young and have the world at your fingertips. If you are unhappy with your present profession then leave it alone despite your parents’ beliefs. You are your own woman who has a talent of bring fairytales to life. Your parents’ wants are not your needs or passions in life. Listen to your heart and pursue your dream of being a wedding designer; you have the talent so flaunt it. Do not live your life in misery for someone else happiest for at the end of the day it is your life that you are living. Now I’m not saying ignore your parents and their words of wisdom but in this particular situation you should do what’s in your heart. As life progress, you will learn that you have to pick your battles and this is a battle worth fighting. Your happiest is very important so pursue your dream profession. You are your own person and you happiest is what counts.