--I had written this down "the old-fashioned" way yesterday on a paper; I figured I'd type it up--
Dear Ophelia,
It seems that you have reached an impasse with your family. First of all, my advice is to not stay angry at your father and brother--just because they are malcontent with your choice in boys doesn't necessarily mean that they aren't empathetic to your feelings. In fact, it sounds to me that they are really looking to spare your feelings and don't want to see you hurt. Try not to be cantankerous, and at least listen to what they have to say. However! You don't have to listen to and obey your family's every wish. Yes, this may be just as cliche and worn-out as "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark," but my advice is to follow your own heart. If you look inside and see that you really do want to obey your family and make them happy, do so. On the other hand, if you find yourself irresistibly charmed to the core by the mystique of your fair prince, do not allow your true feelings to be constricted. If his presence brings about a feeling of euphoria, do not do anything rash or quixotic. It will most likely prove to be parlous to you, your man, and your family. It would be nice if you could come to a calm consensus with your family on this issue, but whatever you do, make sure it is absolutely what your heart says is right.
PS--My last piece of advice is to stay away from boys looking to carry out personal vendettas. They're bad news.
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