Do you all listen to your parents?

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even you are like 39 year old???
though I came from a conservative culture, I left home at 14 for boarding school. My parents loved me but they wanted the best out of me, so they sent me to a specialized high school (was regeionally famous).
Since then I've been very independent. I take care of myself pretty good and generally dont get into troubles with boys.
I've had four boyfriends I brought home so far. they almost didnt like any of them, even I was very much into the second one. Sometimes I wonder why they have such a control over my life even we live soooo far away and see each otehr like once a year.
This time around, I am with someone I dont love that much but think he is a pretty good choice for spending time together and stuff. He is two years younger than me, a nerdy math major doing a PhD. I was always looking out for sth better when we havent decided on exclusive dating.
Something has changed over the holidays, my parents were visiting east coast, so we went there by airline. Out of the blue, my parents just clicked instantly with him. They thinks he's polite, considerate, and a nerd just like they've wished.
My plan is to get married at 50 ( or never get married since I am only planning on adoption), not even necessirily has to be him. Now I look at him, I feel much more affection than I previously did.
This is very strange. I am loving him more than I was. And I used to not like my parents' comment about my friends.

[Junket]

Listen?

I haven't talked to my mother in over a year, and I speak to my father on occasion, where if he offers advice, I'll consider, but not necessarily take.

[cmacattack1]

You know how you feel about him and your parents really shouldn't have an effect on your feelings for him. Sure, it's a plus having your parents like him but are you liking him more now because he garnered your parents acceptance?