How to convince your mother it's time to yet go?

vg88 · 02-03-2016 8:11pm #1

So my situation is I plan to go to the CZ in the summer to work. I use to live there for a year on Erasmus and meet my girlfriend while dating and having been seeing her in a long distance relationship for over a year now.

I've been unofficially offered a good job money wise and know a lot of expats and locals who are there.

However the issue is that my mother is really against the idea of leaving. She says I'm too young (I'm 22), my carrier should be in Dublin, I'm not being rationale, she doesn't agree with my relationship etc.

I was wondering if anyone else had similar situations and how you convinced them otherwise?

Wompa1 · 02-03-2016 8:12pm

You're an adult. Do what you want, stupid!

tina1040 · 02-03-2016 8:20pm

Lots of people have careers away from Ireland. You're young. Plenty of time to come back if it doesn't work out. Go have an adventure. Your mother will be fine. You can chat every day on Skype and visit. You won't be the other side of the world.

snubbleste · 02-03-2016 8:23pm

You'll have to say it through interpretative dance OP

JustAThought · 02-03-2016 8:25pm

I wonder how good a job, or how well paid it is,over there in the Czech Republic? Well - it will be a great adventure & experience. Mind - over there you would be seen as a great catch & the model is to get married VERY YOUNG. You're on the shelf at 25.
Mind you don't get trapped like many's the man. Thats probably what your mammy is wirried about. And the livin in sin!!!

Spanish Eyes · 02-03-2016 8:32pm

Mammies!!

She is worried about you, you poor pet. And that's what Mammies do.

Anyway, follow your dream and have an adventure. If it works out great, if it doesn't, make sure you have bribed the Mammy with your love before you leave.... so she will take you back and make your dinner and wash yer clothes. LOL.

You are 22, an adult, go for it and enjoy. What's the worst that can happen really?

Cut them apron strings early, or forever rue the day.

Tell Mammy it's a Gap Year thing, and great for your eh... development for your future career.

The flying mouse · 02-03-2016 8:35pm

Its great to get out and see the wider world outside of Ireland,no matter what happens its a invaluable experience,Re your mother just bring some kerrygold butter with you and that should keep her happy,if not tell her its not for ever and you will write daily especially after mass on sunday.

Good luck OP ,just go for it.

discus · 02-03-2016 8:35pm

Irish mammies are ****ing idiots when it comes to their sons. Just do your own thing.

maudgonner · 02-03-2016 8:36pm

Jeez, the thread title makes it sound like you're packing your mother off to Dignitas :eek:

Lights On · 02-03-2016 8:37pm

Can you not just bring her with you?

smash · 02-03-2016 8:42pm

moloner4 wrote: »

meet my girlfriend while dating and having been seeing her in a long distance relationship for over a year now.

You sure she's not just really really small?

Mint Aero · 02-03-2016 8:42pm

karate chop her ovaries

Spanish Eyes · 02-03-2016 8:45pm

maudgonner wrote: »

Jeez, the thread title makes it sound like you're packing your mother off to Dignitas :eek:

Sorry, but that's feckin brilliant.

XR3i · 02-03-2016 8:47pm

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Sorry, but that's feckin brilliant.

go to the light mama

hmmm · 02-03-2016 8:53pm

You're only going for the Summer, it's a Ryanair trip away, she'll get over it.

Show your Dad a pic of the GF if she's good looking, get him on side

the_syco · 02-03-2016 8:59pm

Yer mammy will never let you go, in her heart. However, start off saying it's a year, and go from there.

blackbird 49 · 02-03-2016 9:07pm

My son is also 22, moved to Canada last November on a 2 year work visa, before that he lived in Germany, before that he had met a Spanish girl spent 2 summers in Spain and learnt the language, he moved out to college at 17 so I suppose I got use to him not being around, yes I do miss my son but there is so much technology out there you cannot lose touch, go for it or you will regret it and will always wonder, life is to short, Enjoy