Hello!
I am a heart exploration coach, and learning is the treasure of the body!
From your description, I can feel your inner self-blame, anxiety, inferiority, pain, and helplessness, and I'm excited to help you overcome them!
I'm not going to go into all the details of the troubles you've had with love and marriage, but I'm going to give you three pieces of advice that I think you'll find really helpful!
I've got a great suggestion for you! Why not try to understand yourself and give yourself a little comfort?
Doing so will make your heart feel slightly lighter, which will help you think about what to do next—and you'll be amazed at what you come up with!
You said that you are an older woman, and your mother is especially worried that you will never get married. She is always pushing you to get married, which is a great opportunity for you to stand your ground and make your own decisions! This, combined with the pressure from your relatives, has made you feel like giving up twice. After arguing with your mother, you watched her carefully treat yourself, and you also felt very painful. Coupled with your lack of confidence in yourself, you are a little overweight, so you will blame yourself, feel sad, inferior, and anxious. In fact, your state of mind is understandable, and you can absolutely turn this around!
You haven't found a partner by marriageable age, which can make you anxious. Your family and relatives are pressuring you to get married, which can make you feel even more anxious. After arguing with my mother, I saw how she carefully treated me. Anyone else in my situation would also blame themselves and doubt themselves, thinking that they shouldn't make their parents worry when they are already so old. This includes your self-doubt about your figure, which is difficult to lose weight in a short period of time. This is also the case for anyone else who is anxious and not confident. So you have to try to understand yourself, comfort yourself, and "see that inner self of yours with all kinds of negative emotions, but temporarily not knowing what to do, anxious and in pain." This will give you extra mental energy to think about other things, otherwise your brain will be constantly filled with all kinds of negative emotions. You can do this!
The good news is that by allowing yourself to try to understand and accept yourself, you can make it possible to promote change in the current situation! It may sound contradictory, but that is the way it is, because change is based on allowing for no change.
Second, I highly recommend that you take a rational look at your own situation.
Rationally viewing the situation is a great way to understand yourself and reality better!
To get the full picture, there are two simple things you can do:
The good news is that falling in love and getting married is not something to rush. It takes time, but it's worth it!
In other words, while you understand your own anxiety and the anxiety of your family members, you should also try to tell yourself that marriage is not something to rush into. It's a wonderful thing when two people come together in marriage! It takes time to face yourself squarely, to understand your own standards for choosing a spouse, and to understand what kind of person is relatively more suitable for you. Don't get married just for the sake of it. Find a truly happy marriage that is right for you!
Second, get this: the status quo can be changed because you can change!
When you exert your subjective initiative, you'll be amazed at how quickly your body image issues, relationship with your mother, and various negative emotions within yourself will improve! You need to see your own abilities.
I really encourage you to focus on yourself and think about what you can do to feel better.
When you think about it rationally, you'll see what you can do! At this point, you should focus on yourself and give it your all.
For example, you should definitely try to accept yourself and see the good things about yourself! That way, you can become more confident and ease your inner anxiety. Don't say you have no good points, because everyone has them, and you're no exception. From your description, I can see that you're not a bad speaker. You came here for help, which shows that you're motivated. You argued with your mother and blamed yourself, which shows that you have the ability to reflect and a grateful heart. So you see, you have many good points! When you see your own strengths, you'll feel better.
You can also address your shortcomings by accepting what cannot be changed and changing what can be changed. Just as you said, you are on the heavier side and want to lose weight, which can be changed. You can start taking action now! The simplest way is to eat less rice per meal and exercise when you have time. You will see results in a month or two. Of course, you can also find a professional coach to help you lose weight healthily. As your figure slowly improves, your mood will naturally improve!
Have you ever thought about having a good chat with your mother to resolve your inner self-blame? It could be a great idea! When you communicate with her, first think from her perspective and try to understand her. This will help her "hear" what you are saying. Then it is best to start sentences with "I" more often and talk more about your feelings. Avoid or minimize the use of sentences starting with "you" because the latter will make her feel rejected and blamed, which is not conducive to communication between you. After you communicate with your mother honestly, she is likely to understand you and stop pressuring you to get married. Her anxiety will be reduced, and your psychological pressure will also ease a bit. Moreover, you can also talk to her about your inner self-blame and tell her not to be so cautious. In this way, your relationship will also improve!
You can also consciously learn some skills on how to interact with the opposite sex, including understanding how to set objective and reasonable criteria for choosing a spouse. There are so many ways to do this, such as reading relevant books or learning from friends around you, etc.! This will help you to gradually improve your dating skills and feel better. In short, you need to know that you can do something to improve the current situation, and you can do it!
When you start taking action, something amazing happens: all kinds of negative emotions in your heart are naturally resolved! Why? Because taking action is the enemy of all kinds of negative emotions!
I really hope my answer helps you! If you want to chat some more, just click on "Find a coach to interpret – online conversation" at the bottom, and I'll be happy to talk to you one-on-one!
Comments
I understand where you're coming from. It's really tough when family pressure feels overwhelming, especially on personal matters like marriage. It sounds like you've been through a lot emotionally and it's important to take care of your mental health first. Maybe it's time to have an honest conversation with your mother about how her comments affect you and set some boundaries for what you're comfortable with.
It must be incredibly challenging to deal with not only your own feelings but also the expectations and remarks from your family. I think it's crucial for you to express your feelings openly and perhaps seek support from a professional counselor who can help mediate conversations with your mother. It's okay to want to address your concerns at your own pace and in your own way.
The situation with your mother and the matchmaking comments has certainly taken a toll on your selfesteem. It's vital that you surround yourself with positive influences and affirmations. Consider finding a community or group where you can share experiences with others who might understand what you're going through. Sometimes just knowing you're not alone can make a big difference.
Your feelings are valid, and it's heartbreaking that you feel this way. At 30, you should celebrate your independence and achievements. It could be beneficial to focus on what makes you happy and confident. Building up your selfworth is key. Perhaps engaging in activities that you enjoy and excel at can help shift the focus away from external pressures and towards nurturing your inner strength.