Listening to others' opinions can definitely be helpful, but at the end, it is up to us to decide. Others will typically suggest what THEY feel is right for us. If it were for my uncle I would've studied architecture (I hate straight lines). If it were for my parents I would've had two kids by now, and if it were for my in-laws I would've never moved to NY. I know they all love me very much and want the best for us, but I'm glad I had the courage to follow my gut and trust my decisions. If I would've followed their advice I wouldn't have been writing these lines (I would probably be drawing them in a light box with a 📐) ✌🏼