I don't want to get into the nitty gritty details about my situation, but I do want to generalize this topic and hope that you can help me sort out my confusion.
I'm 35, I still live at home (because of my financial problems) and I'm dating. I don't know if this man is right for me, but that is what dating is all about.
I don't have much of a social life...basicaly nil, but I try to be good to my co-workers and get along with anyone I meet.
I hold down two jobs and work 7 days a week. One job is extremely emotional and the other is very physical labour type of job.
By accident, my parents saw that I got a hickey from this new date. My father over reacted and was very upset with me. My mother was afraid that I was giving up my personal respect and not to allow other people to delegate how I want to be and be perceived. She didn't understand why we had to see each other every day and why so fast.
When he called to ask me out for a move, I had to say no because my parents said so.
I love my parents very much, but what are the signs when any type of relationship can be too controlling?
There is another post in Love & Relationships on how to spot a man with the wrong intentions and took it literally.
Sometimes I think I'm so dumm to not see the signs. I think my parents see that in me and it is a flaw.
How can I sort out my thoughts and feelings to really know if he will be the right person for me and
how do I know my parents is not controlling me because they are afraid that I will get hurt or taken advantage of?