I am happiest being home. . .

But I feel pressure (somewhat from myself) but a lot from other people (like close family members) to go go go and do do do. If I am "just spending the day at home" I am not really living according to the world. When they ask what are you going to do today I find myself struggling for what to say. It is really hard to give myself the permission I need to fully embrace homemaking and my wonderful lifestyle when others don't get it.

It feels like I live in a family and social culture that measures me by what I do. My daughter recently told me that it is sad that I don't travel a lot. For me it is sad when I do travel a lot.

My best days are at home.

Does anyone relate and how do you handle it?

Thank you!

Posted Aug 12, 2026, 2:13 PM UTC

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