My relationship with my parents

I really value my relationship with my parents. The role of my parents and siblings in my life can hardly be overstated. To begin with, I must say that my parents have always supported me. Your input has always played an important role in my decision-making process. Whenever I had a problematic situation throughout my life, I necessarily talked to my parents about a topic that generated a seemingly irresolvable dilemma. I could go talk to my dad about almost anything. When I was in high school and actually throughout my college career, my parents used to give me valuable advice on what kind of men I should choose for relationships, what classes I should take, and what clothes I should wear. They always taught me something. I can’t say that I necessarily followed your advice. The last source I always refer to when I have to make an important decision is my own brain. I think I’m smart and experienced enough to make my own decisions. However, it’s always important to consult my parents simply because they might give me a different perspective that I would never think of on my own. Although your input may not be exactly what I’m looking for at a particular time in my life, your input is extremely valuable. It’s hard to explain, but sometimes when I find myself in a really difficult position and I feel like I know the answer to a question that’s plaguing me, I’ll go talk to my parents anyway. Most of the time I am absolutely certain that I will not follow their advice and that my own decision will eventually be the one I will make, but it is important to me that my parents listen to my story and contribute to my decision. In other words, there are times when I need to talk to someone. My parents and siblings are the only people I will select for that role.

My parents and siblings give me great moral support in times of difficulty. However, the role of such people in my life is not limited to comforting me when I cannot find a way out of a complex situation. My relationship with my brother and sister is somewhat different. Of course, my brother and sister are very supportive in almost any situation and I am sure they are the people I can count on in case I have a dilemma to deal with. However, there has always been tremendous competition between us in the family. It was always vital for me to surpass my brothers in almost every aspect of life. When I was a high school student, I felt like I needed to get better grades in every class we took together. When it came time to choose a college to apply to, I always had to know which schools my brother and sister applied to so I could apply to a better one. That supreme desire to be the best in the family has always dominated my personality. At this point I can’t say for sure if it’s a good thing or a bad thing. Sometimes I excelled at something and that gave me enormous satisfaction. Other times I suffered a considerable failure and that completely devastated me. However, now that I can look back on my entire life and consciously evaluate everything I’ve done, I can confidently say that I wouldn’t have accomplished most of the things I’ve done in my life if I hadn’t had my siblings. They were the source of my energy and my drive that motivated and inspired me to persevere and keep going, even when the situation was bleak and hopeless. My brother and sister are those people I have to thank for almost everything I have accomplished throughout my life. I didn’t realize that when I was younger. Now I can clearly see his role in my life.