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My Mother's Jealousy
I am getting a Masters in Psychology. A lot of my motivation has been to make my parents proud because they always complain that I'm lazy and they are sometimes scared that I won't succeed in life. So it really hurt me with I overheard my mom tell my grandma that I walk around like I'm on a high horse; as if I demand constant praise because I got into a Masters program which I think is rediculous! I think she's jealous of me because my life is awesome and she, in turn, hates her job and has to deal with a lot of crap from my dad. How should I handle her negative feelings toward me?
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Wow , congradulations , that's great news. Ah well ,you never know , maybe she is just stunned or she was talking before you got in or knew about it. I think your mom is just happy for you that you got it , maybe she does not have a good way to come in and say it because she did not expect it to happen right. I think you should just be happy for you and just do not mind her negativeness , I guess she needs to get use to it do not worry. My advice to you is just be yourself , complete it , have faith , do not let her interfere and get to you , she will calm down , sooner or later. Everything turns to positive , so will you and she.
Good luck girl : )
- Do a good job at it , best of luck
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You need to change your expectations.
I'm not defending your mother. She may very likely be a bitter unpleasant person, but it's pretty clear in your question that you are looking for more praise and support from her than she is probably ever going to give you.
Share your excitement over your masters program with friends and family members who do support you. Find what you want in other corners of your life. Try to stop living for your mother and seeking her approval - it's not coming. When you begin to do that her inevitable criticism wont cut as deep.
And congratulations!
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