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I'm not going into detail because I would end up writing over 10000 words. Short story.. I really dislike my life. A lot is going on and i cry myself to sleep almost every night because i don't like my life right now. I'm a senior in high school and a girl. People are usually stressed about college and where they want to go etc. but I have that figured out. SO i guess thats alright since i already know my future. I'm just not happy...

I have a boyfriend. BEen going out for a few months and he's great. sometimes he gets on my nerves and irritates me and we have some fights. but other times he's there for me and he's the best boyfriend i've had. he really cares about me and whenever i'm in a bad mood he knows how to cheer me up. i dont get to seem him often outside of school because i'm involved with other activities and so is he. my bff is irritating me. lately we havent been on the same page and been fighting a lot about random crap. parents are getting more annoying. i'm 18 so i am pretty sure i have some freedom and independence but according to them i dont because i still live under their roof :( a lot of people i know get to do things like drive downtown and go to parties and hang out at peoples houses until midnight but my curfew is still at 9pm or even 8. they wont let me do certain things like go to a friends house they dont know. or sleepovers. or go to a concert. or go to a friends cabin. or drive outside of my town.. pretty much no life and living in a bubble.. to make things worse, i dont really have many friends. i mean, i have friends but they're the people who i say "hey whats up" to in the hallways and then dont talk much outside of school.

i just dont know what to do anymore. i really dont like my life and no matter what i do to change it.. i end up making things worse. i guess all im asking for is some advice on how to be happier and cheer me up? i dont have much time for myself so my options are limited. dont have a job which equals no money. parents keep me in a bubble life. i feel like i'm suffocating and just hate my life right now. please help.

Well, my parents are the same way and although it's annoying, I don't fault them for being protective over me. I agree that when you live in their house you should abide by their rules.

If you want a little more freedom, you should offer information on where you'll be, who will be there and what you'll be doing. They feel responsible for your well-being, so it's important that they are very informed about your life.

You can also try inviting a few friends to your house, so that your parents can decide if they are good influences. If they are, your parents should feel at ease letting you go to events with them.

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(Rating: 4) thanks. i've tried some of those like telling them a lot about my personal life but they still seem to be controlling :/

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