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writes:I am doing a degree in social sciences, all my family and my partner have all taken medical related degrees. None of my partner or my family show any interest in my studies at all, or what i want to do with it. in fact a lot of the time I get the impression they think what i'm doing is worthless, and they are better, theyve not actually said this but the lack of interest in comparison to say my family's interest in my partners studies is majorly aparent. It's bringing me down, to the point where I dont even see the point in making an effort to do the work on something i used to find great enjoyment in. I know other peoples opinions should mean nothing but it makes me feel worthless. what can i do Reply to this Question
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reader, Emilysanswers +, writes (5 April 2009):
Have you thought that they may be trying to talk about the only thing they have in common with your partner for YOUR sake?
Just start telling them about something else in your life or change the subject and tell them that it's boring.
Just tell them that you know they have NO interest in your life or career but they talk about nothing but medicine and it's just putting you to sleep.
Plus, spend more time away from your family. Read the poem "they fuck you up, your mum and dad" and then hang out with your social science friends for a few days instead of just them.
Good Luck!! xx
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