[jolee523]

My mom is moving to Florida. She wants me to go with the family, but I am settled here; I have a job go to school; also a boyfriend and a best friend. I know I will miss my family ut I really think I should stay. My mom also wants me to take the african grey parrot that she will eventually will to me, but my apartment is so small. I don't know if I should move or not? I have relocated in the past, but I do like the area I live in now.

[simoneaugie]

An African Grey can whistle pretty loud. An apartment for him may be a no-go. Can you take him later when you have more room? Having him with you would be like having a friend though.

How old are you Jolee? You may be mature enough to handle things on your own, at least temporarily. You could move in with your mom in Florida if need be, later. No situation is permanent, even when we would like it to be, that's life.

Making a guess as to whether a situation will work out is just that, a guess. It's a guess for all of us. What do you want to do?

[smokedetector]

How old are you? If you are legally an adult, there is nothing she can do to make you. Then it becomes your decision, and we can't make that for you. You know all the details and can know better what life is likely to be like both ways. Do what you think is best. There is really not a lot I can offer you in the way of advice here. Good luck.

[Fr_Chuck]

Assuming you are a adult, you do what you want. As for the parrot, well what ever makes you happy, for me, no way.

[Sonador101]

I'd say for now stay where you are, call your mom and tell her you'll miss her but I say stay with your BoyFriend and Best friend, as for the parrot I'd agree simone.
Remember you can move later and you can visit her, but most important do what you feel is important.

[jolee523]

I am an adult. I have been out of the house since I was 18, but I will miss her very much when she leaves. I had many medical issues when I was younger which she would help me with, so when she leaves I will have to deal with them myself, and I know she will worry.

[smokedetector]

I see. Maybe you can set it up to where you call her at least every Sunday to chat, if you don't call her daily. The more you talk with her, the more comfortable she is likely to be. Worst case scenario, you try it for a couple of months and hate it and move to Florida. Good luck.

[JoeCanada76]

If you like where you are and your settled where your happy, then do not move...

Parents ties can be strong, but you need to realize that people move a way from each other and even though your going to miss her, there is no reason why you can not still keep in touch some way...

The other thing I want to mention is please, please do not feel guilty for staying and do not let anybody guilt you into making a move you do not want to...

[kittycatMandy]

Ummm... How old are you? 4? No! You do not have to do everything she says now. You are a woman. You make your own decisions. If you want to leave... LEAVE! If you want to stay... STAY! You are independent, you make your own decisions.