Question Posted Tuesday November 30 2004, 11:26 pm
i am being forced to move from my home in texas, to the cold and mean streets of chicago. my mother got a new job, and she is carting me up there in february. however, my father lives here in tecas. i have the oppurtunity to live with him, but i never have, and we arent very compatible. should i go with my mom, or stay with my dad?
angelbabi91 answered Tuesday December 7 2004, 7:40 pm: wow thats kinda weird because one of my really good friends almost had to move to chicago from texas bc of her dads job and it was so sad when she found out and we found out that she was going to be gone! it sucked! but anyways, i would try and live with your dad! i mean what the heck! you never know, you might be better off with him here then you would with your mom there. if your a strong person, then i bet that you can work through anything with your dad! good luck!
lots of love!
~Haley~ [ angelbabi91's advice column | Ask angelbabi91 A Question ]
dorky1317 answered Friday December 3 2004, 10:08 pm: wow tough situation. List the pros and cons of boththen compare the two to see which one would be better suited. Btw cold isn't always bad I love going up there snow is a lot of fun and a pain at the same time. [ dorky1317's advice column | Ask dorky1317 A Question ]
KMUL05 answered Wednesday December 1 2004, 8:40 pm: Chicago..is awesome..i live there..but do what you want..i mean if you dont want to leave your friends..then dont go..but if you want change..then move..because you never kno by moving to chi-town could change you life forever! Do what your heart says! hope i helped! xoxo mauuhh [ KMUL05's advice column | Ask KMUL05 A Question ]
l0stiNth0uGht020 answered Wednesday December 1 2004, 7:50 pm: I know the feeling about moving, but think about it.. Chicago is a huge city, and theres probably lots of shopping and things! I think you should give it a chance, especially since you don't get along very well with your dad. If things really suck in Chicago, then you should ask your mom if you could move back. I hope everything works out! [ l0stiNth0uGht020's advice column | Ask l0stiNth0uGht020 A Question ]
MoondustWolf answered Wednesday December 1 2004, 3:19 pm: Just for the record, I've been to Chicago 6 times, and I love it there. If you're more compatable with your mom, follow her. You'd be confortable, yes, but probably less happy with your dad. However, talk to both parents all together. Maybe warm months in Chicago, cold ones in Texas? [ MoondustWolf's advice column | Ask MoondustWolf A Question ]
mia answered Wednesday December 1 2004, 1:43 pm: first of all you need 2 tlk 2 your mum about how you feel! she needs to know how strongly you dont want 2 move! if you have already done so well done! but you also need 2 talk 2 your dad about it and see how he feels if you were to move in with him.
i can relate to your situation a bit coz my bestest m8 has just moved away from me. she is like a sister to me and lived 5 mins away from me.now she has moved with her parents to a house about 1 hour away! she is reali pissed off about it!
dinoold answered Wednesday December 1 2004, 1:27 pm: you know..Chicago..is really cool..besides all the really awsome places to ahng out and all the vibe going down..you may likeit.
But it will be hard on somone who comes from the SOuth. I have lived in the South and North and believe me it is harder if you are a southerner goin to the North.
if you do not get along wiht your Dad..how do you expect to live wiht him. He will be in charge of you..so anything you want to do..well it will be up to him..me i would pick my mom in a minute..she was alwaysa round..unlike my dada.
But if you can handle your da..you might want to try it. Or try chicago and then if you totally hate it..move back to Texas.
superGiRL21 answered Wednesday December 1 2004, 10:07 am: hey hey hey now chicago isn't all that bad-our weather may not be as nice as texas but before you call our streets cold and mean u should live here first. Anyways it is ultimately your decision-personally i'd probably go with my mom but thats just cuz of the relationship i have with my parents. Think about which parent would be best able to provide for you and your lifestyle. Anyways best of luck i hope you do end up in chicago just so you can see its not that bad. [ superGiRL21's advice column | Ask superGiRL21 A Question ]
zapreth answered Wednesday December 1 2004, 8:00 am: I love Texas myself, but I'd choose your mom. Either way you go you'll be uprooted and have to get used to a whole new situation, but trying to do that and find footing with your dad would be like tap dancing in a mine field. There is nothing that says you can't visit your dad is there? Plus if the Chicago thing doesn't work well you have an alternative for the future. Just don't burn your bridges with your dad. [ zapreth's advice column | Ask zapreth A Question ]
ciara answered Wednesday December 1 2004, 2:06 am: i think that you should go with your mom who knows you might just like it and plus she doesnt want to go there and live by herslf. so you need to be there for her and help her out. you are her daughter. so think about it. [ ciara's advice column | Ask ciara A Question ]
Beccers_boo answered Wednesday December 1 2004, 12:57 am: try staying with your dad give him a chance to try to get to know you more... if it doesnt work out you always have the chicago streets.
xluvinux answered Wednesday December 1 2004, 12:42 am: if you give your dad a chance, you could possibly make the relationship work. you should talk to him and see if you could stay with him awhile just to see if it can work. if it's just not gonna happen, then move in with your mom. you already think chicago is going to be terrible, but just like with your dad you should give it a chance. you could actually learn to like it. follow your heart and be true to yourself. good luck with your decision =)
.laura. [ xluvinux's advice column | Ask xluvinux A Question ]
FunnyCide answered Wednesday December 1 2004, 12:25 am: you have to do what is in your heart. i would say to go with your mom and visit your dad - but only you can make the final descision. [ FunnyCide's advice column | Ask FunnyCide A Question ]
dancinqueen08 answered Tuesday November 30 2004, 11:50 pm: It's whatever you feel more comfortable with. If you would rather stay in texas and risk trying a relationship with your dad then go for it. He might turn out to be better than you thought. If you'd rather live with your mom, the go to chicago. It's not that bad up there truthfully. Sure it's kind of cold, but atleast there's actual snow. Also, it'll be a new environment. It could be fun. [ dancinqueen08's advice column | Ask dancinqueen08 A Question ]
xoheather answered Tuesday November 30 2004, 11:46 pm: This may be a great opportunity for you to build a relationship with your dad. I say if you really don't want to leave texas maybe you should live with your dad for a year or so and then maybe with your mom. I just think this would be an excellent time to get to know your dad and spend time with him. I cherish all the time I have with my dad and I wouldn't reade it for anything. And even though you say you aren't compatible, you never know you could end up forming an awesome relationship. But you'll never know until you give it a try =) [ xoheather's advice column | Ask xoheather A Question ]
xO_Chelsea_Ox answered Tuesday November 30 2004, 11:42 pm: Hmmm... If you and your father don't get along WHATSOEVER then no, go with your mom... But you have to thing, would you like/love to live with your father for the rest of your life??? I hoped i helped!! :)
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