She promised to come back after her studies, now her parents want her to break her life in the UK

Have you ever felt caught between your family’s expectations and your own dreams? A 25-year-old French teacher is faced with a dilemma after breaking a promise made to her parents when she was 18. The promise to return home after university now conflicts with her job and her British boyfriend. She feels guilty and strained in her relationship with her parents who are healthy and well. The conflict stems from cultural differences and strict upbringing, making it difficult for her to live her life according to her own rules. But is she the a**hole for breaking the promise? Read on to find out more.

Strict upbringing in France and now facing pressure to stay in UK

Breaking free or breaking family? Studying abroad vs parental control

Fulfilling her parents’ promise or breaking free?

Breaking free from parental shackles, building life in UK

Breaking promises or pursuing dreams?

Feeling guilty for pursuing education? Parents set ultimatum

Leaving the nest: AITA for not returning home after studies?

Navigating traditional family values as a first-generation immigrant

Navigating cultural differences in dating as a first-generation immigrant ❤️

Breaking cultural norms: Living life on my own terms

Navigating cultural differences in parental financial support while studying

Breaking free from family expectations for a better future

Breaking free from cultural oppression

A young woman’s life takes a turn when she decides to study abroad, only to face opposition from her parents who want her to return home and live by their strict cultural values. Despite having a successful career, a loving boyfriend and financial independence, the woman struggles to break free from the guilt placed on her by her parents. This cultural clash raises questions about the importance of keeping promises made as a teenager and the right to live one’s own life. As we delve into the comments, let’s explore what others have to say about cultural expectations and the pressure to conform to traditional values.

Parents need to let you live your life, NTA

Breaking promises made under coercion is not wrong. ‍♀️

Parents demand impossible promise, NTA should live life abroad.

Stick to your guns and do what’s best for you

Don’t let your parents control your life choices. ‍♀️

Don’t let anyone hold you back from living your life ✈️

Don’t sacrifice your life for your parents’ wishes

Congratulations on your achievements! Ignore your parents’ demands

Don’t let guilt hold you back ‍♀️

Breaking promises made under pressure doesn’t make you an a**hole

Live your life and forget about the guilt trip

Don’t let them control your life! You have a right to live it.

Making a life and career in the UK, but parents want her back in France for politics vs ‍

Live your life your way, let them know they can’t hold you back.

Live your life, not theirs!

Don’t accept the guilt, it’s a ‘her’ problem not yours

Let them go You’re independent and hardworking. Live your life.

Parents should support their child’s career and partner choices ❤️

Stand your ground! Muslim family’s Bosnian origins questioned.

Breaking cultural norms to live your life in the UK ‍

Breaking promises under pressure is understandable. Live your life

Standing up for adulthood and personal choices.

Navigating cultural differences with disapproving parents.

Breaking promises to control your life? Not the a**hole.

Student’s promise to return home met with skepticism and humor

Breaking a promise doesn’t always make you an a**hole

Breaking promises or breaking free? NTA takes a stand.

Stay true to yourself and follow your dreams! ✨

Parents guilt-tripping daughter to come back home. NTA.

Stick to your own life choices and don’t regret it! ✅

Breaking free from parental control led to happiness and success!

Don’t let distance stop you from living your life

Breaking free from family expectations and embracing love abroad ‍♀️

Protect yourself: Hide your passport from controlling parents

Build your dream, not theirs

Live your life without guilt.

Don’t let emotional blackmail control you. Live your best life! ✌️

Navigating parental pressure on relationships and careers. NTA.

Teaching is hard but worth it, pursue your dreams! ✏️

Breaking a promise made under duress isn’t breaking a promise. NTA ‍♀️

Don’t let guilt hold you back ‍♀️ Your life, your choice!

Building a life abroad vs returning home: a cautionary tale

Keeping promises made under pressure: NTA wins the day

Loving parents welcome their children home anytime

Don’t let them guilt you into breaking your promise

Stay in the UK and live your best life

Stand up for yourself and cut them off, they’re controlling

Breaking promises under pressure is not a**hole move

Keep your word and follow your heart

Stay true to your dreams ✨ You have a life in the UK, it’s okay to prioritize it.

Live your life on your terms!

Breaking free from manipulative ex-Yugo parents. You’re NTA

Stand up for yourself! You’re an adult and it’s your life. NTA.

Breaking promises to live your own life – NTA

Follow your happiness and don’t let anyone control you!

Live your life and don’t let your parents hold you back

Stand up for yourself! You’re a capable adult. NTA

Parenting done right!

Heartwarming gratitude from a first-time poster

Take control of your life, you’re not a kid anymore ‍

Breaking promises for parental control? Not cool

Growing up and making your own choices is tough. Don’t look back

Not the a**hole! But what’s the backstory here?

Breaking promises to controlling parents for a better life

Parents want her to break her life in the UK. NTA.