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Would have gone to South Korea, except i was PHYSICALLY stopped by my mom?!?

Alright, back story:

My bf bought me a plane ticket to South Korea to meet his parents (we've been dating for about a year).

I really really wanted to go, but my mom hates my bf and is afraid of something "bad" could happen to me in South Korea. Sooo my plane was supposed to leave on Dec 27th...And...I was about to walk out the door with everything, but she physically stops me (punches and pushes me) from leaving!

Soo now I feel terrible and my bf and his parents are really disappointed. And I have an un-used plane ticket that I have no clue what to do with.

The thing is, I have the option of going to South Korea January 2nd to the 19th, even though it will cost $800 extra to change my ticket. My bf's parents are willing to pay this and I really want to go.

Now, before I tried leaving THE FIRST time for South Korea, my mom told me if I don't go and stay here, then our relationship will get much better and she'll be nice (my relationship w/ my mom has honestly sucked for the past 2 years). So anyway, I stayed (reluctantly) in America when I was supposed to leave...Then THE VERY NEXT DAY my mother starts ranting and raving and going crazy (as usual, no lie) about how stupid i am and how she wants to "take a step back" from me. And she's now going to move out of our apartment, let me take over the rental-lease, and move somewhere that I won't be able to go cuz she willingly will not tell me where. She doesn't want anything to do with me anymore. BUT WTF its like, she promised me to change if i stayed (and i did, even if i was FORCED to stay) but then she doesnt change??!?!?! What am I supposed to do?

Also, if I go to South Korea, my twin sister would be INSTANTLY kicked out of the house...But now im thinking "well that doesnt matter if me and my sister will have to take over this rental of hers".

(My sister and I have the option of staying at my bfs house for indefinitely with not having to pay rent.)

So. I have an un-used plane ticket that I need to change the date so I don't lose the money on it. Should I book it for Jan 2nd and do what I want, or still try to please my mom? PLEASE...PLEASE I could use the advice, no trolls, and I need some advice right now cuz this is a lot to deal with!!

Oh, btw, I'm 21 years old, I pay my mother rent and everything every month, i have a steady job and im a full time student! I've never done anything bad or against my mom (such as do drugs or sneak out)....

Thanks

Update:

Bianna S---me and my twin are identical, and everyone gets us confused...we're super super close and she doesnt have a passport though so i cant take her with me...

twins ftw!

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  • 9 years ago
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    Think of the positives in your life. You have a steady job and you're a full-time student, and you have a twin sister, plus a nice boyfriend. That is enough to work with. I think you should take over the lease so you and your sister have a roof over your heads. Can you call the manager of the ticketing office and ask on what grounds can you have a refund or credit for your ticket? You were assaulted! She punched you, so you may be able to get a refund or credit!

    I think your boyfriend needs to understand your situation and wait for you to be more ready to visit South Korea. It's damn freezing here right now. Why don't you wait until the weather is warmer and more enjoyable like in April or May? or September, October?

    Next you have to learn how to deal with your mother. She really is in a bad way. You could see if you can attend a campus counsellor. The best way might be to separate for a while, and see each other only sometimes, such as every 2 months. I found that email works well with family members who can't speak properly to their offspring on the telephone. It really is a lifesaver.

    And in fact, you could get yourself a place to live where she doesn't know where it is! You could email each other to stay in touch and then agree to meet downtown She would never need to come over to harrass you.

    (South Korea is filled with many warm individuals and many do have a great way with hospitality, but it wouldn't be good for you as a long term prospect in staying there. That's because you're female and women do not have equal rights. How would you feel if men pushed in front of you at the bank, supermarket, post office, or convenience stores? Because that is what happens here. ) Be wary of business transactions also, because partnerships can go bad.

    My gut reaction is that you have too much going on right now, and I think you should stay and deal with your problems (fight) and not run off and get another set of problems! (flight).

    Sure you're young, but you can do it with the help of a counsellor, friends, and us on yahoo answers!

    Prayer works too!

    Source(s): Had experience living in S. Korea.
  • Hani
    Lv 4
    9 years ago

    You are an adult you are free to leave this country without your mom's permission. How dare she treat you like a child. Honestly I think you need to move away from your mom

    When you go to Korea bring your sister with you! She obviously has some kind of issue if she is willing to kick your sister HER daughter out the house if you leave. I have a twin sister and if anyone kicked her out of anywhere i'll be livid. BTW...GO TO KOREA! Korea is abeautiful place if I had someone buy me a plane ticket to Korea for free i'll ne on that plane.in a new york minute. Have fun in korea and I hope everything works out good for you! Btw are you fraternal or identicAl twin? My sis and I are fraternal but people sy we look alike :)

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    As a South Korean, South Korea is safe and fun place to be. Yes, South Korea is a small country but the culture surrounds you and just feel at home. In South Korea we value respect, honor, and pride in our country. Most South Koreans would not do anything bad to you and most likely ignore you and hurry on over to the place they're going to. Yes, there is bad people in every country and I will guarantee you that there are bad people are in South Korea. But the majority isn't and South Korea is a safe place to be with a lot of things to do!

    Source(s): South Korean
  • 9 years ago

    How old are you? 12?

    To be honest, I don't think you have it in you to be able to make an adult decision about this situation. I think you should sit down, write a list of all your bf's good points (make sure they're factual - he has a good job, a good education, his friends are good people, he treats his parents well - and not just stupidness like "he makes me feel good" and stuff). Have someone who knows your bf rate your list (some female friend of yours). If she can strongly agree, then consider going to see your bf. If not, you best grow you some titties, grow up and get yourself an education, a job and a place to stay for your own self.

    And girl, you get yourself a plan B. Do you hear me? Get yourself an education and a good job and don't go relyin on no boyfriend to be your daddy and provide for you. Make sure you have money to come back to this country if your bf decides he's gonna be a jerk. Don't go gettin pregnant because that will only prove your momma right.

    I don't mean to sound mean or cross. You just need some reality talked in between your ears is all.

    Source(s): Been there. Took care of myself.
  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Who is aware of? Show a %. We ought to see your facial constitution/determine earlier than we will be able to pass judgement on your good looks. Just be optimistic and be your self. And if you are viewed "very stunning" within the USA you'll be able to on the very least be viewed "adequate watching" in Korea. Korean guys are guys earlier than they're Korean. Just feel of it that manner.

  • 9 years ago

    nothing bad will happen to you in south korea, i've heard tourists actually feel really safe there :D just go. **** your mom, she obviously doesn't care about your happiness so just go and be happy with your boyfriend

  • 9 years ago

    Come to North Korea.

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