You have to remember fun is subjective, what you find to be fun may not be someone else's ideas of fun... If taking care of your parents is something you enjoy or gives you some satisfaction then you should be free to do as you wish, if someone else doesn't see it that way, that's their problem... Family is more important than most other things

Some people /want/ a person who's humble, honest and tries to do the right thing selflessly. Don't push people away just because you can't do what most would consider fun.

A good point, but, I honestly just don't see the want or need for that anymore, and all of us here have too much else to deal with.
Thank you for wanting to help though. I appreciate it.

I think it's the right choice.
Then life will show what to do

I'm glad you do, my friend.
I feel the same way.

It is honorable that you do take care of them, but you must always keep positive thinking! Your greatest asset is always your mind, and you never know that opportunities can present themselves that help both you and them! You're still young, and if you keep taking good care of yourself, there is no telling how things may go for you much later on!

Nonetheless, even if I was well off, I'd still want to live modestly, happiness in life is about who you know, who you care for, and who cares for you! One who lives modest can have a better taste of freedom without overhead. And after all, a true soul mate should seek you for who you are, not what you have or what things you can do with them! But I can understand some situations could be less than ideal for being able to have one at all due to living conditions, but who knows, one may be able to truly help you! Just have a neutral view about it and never say something is impossible. I won't deny though, in my position living with my parents, yeah I could never feel comfortable getting involved seriously in a relationship unless I was away from them and on my own, which it appears you cannot do at this time, unless somehow fate gives you and your parents a break with some help!

Continue to do that which seems honorable, you can never go wrong with that! But always keep positive thinking! It tends to lead to positive results, just not always as quickly as we'd like, but it can happen =^.^=

Sadly, I have been taking about as good of care of myself as I can, yet I still keep getting sick. But, I'll do my best, as always.

*nods* Yep, that's about it. I do not really feel free, but I do at least have a sense of freedom. :)
I like my family and friends very much, as they always tell me that they care.

The problem seems to be a bit of me... even those who have sought me for who I am, they get tired of me or upset with me in a hurry. So, I always feel like its time for it to end soon. Longest relationship I ever had was about 6 months, and oddly enough, I knew that things would never work.
Its odd, but, it feels ok. There is only so much I can do, only so much I am willing to put up with, and sometimes things just don't fit well... so, it makes others leave or me want to leave others.
I just am tired of it, so, I'm going to do what I am already good at.

So, I will always try to do whats honorable, its the right thing to do.

Sounds like they possibly only thought to properly know what they sought in you, and with most people in this world, sometimes their words are just that, words. And the gravity behind their words is lacking. The odds being so high for that, it's hardly a surprise that relationships often don't work out, I am not inclined to believe the problem is really with you! Sure none of us are perfect, but when we behave exactly as we truly are within, we do not have ourselves to blame! It is the responsibility of those who approach us to accept us for who we are!

We can't be quick to accept someone as a soul mate, it really has to take a long time and know each other inside and out. When the day comes I may potentially have found mine, or I am found, I'm not going to make it easy, The values and virtues of the one I will love must be identical to mine in every way, and will have to expose all aspects of ourselves to each other, including our dark sides, nothing no matter how seemingly major nor insignificant will be a secret!

But indeed, you need not worry about it now if you do not feel ready for it at this time in life. Just focus on the things at hand and take care of them! If there is someone for you (I'm certain there is! It's impossible there isn't in all this world!), and you reserve extra caution in any potential future relationship, fate will guide that one to you! At this time, I imagine the love of family and friends is more than enough to pull one like you through life if it comes to it! Like me, having friends and my family right now is more than enough to keep me going into the future, but if I lost my parents who are starting to age now, I know I'd very much need someone close to my heart, especially a true soul mate to comfort me, we were never meant to face life alone! I hope you never have to face such a day ahead of time, but if it does, I can promise there is someone right for you somewhere out there!

So, keep yourself physically in one piece, keep up the honorable work, and I'm sure everything can all work out for the better! Like our friend Hikari would say, a mans worth is gauged by his honor! Then I'd say you have more worth than you realize! =^.^=

You are a good friend, friend kitsune, and I find your opinions wise.
Much of what you say here is very good, and I will keep it in mind.

However, I will tell you, even if there is someone out there for me, I would rather just have a room mate or a close friend that comes over, if things get to that point.
Truth of the matter is, I can't handle being mated.

Every time I was mated in the past, I was stressed out, didn't get enough sleep, and just felt uncomfortable overall.
So, even if there is someone out there for me, my health and well being is more important to me now, and both are better when I am single.

*nods* I will do my best here, my friend. You and Hikari are right on that! =^.^=

Nothing wrong with that! There are many kinds of relationships for different kinds of people, and they work different ways, indeed some even more resemble just an extra close friendship, whatever works, so long as neither side is stepping on each others toes and doesn't have each other alone in this world! Best of luck Rocket, and be well soon!

Long time not see you, my friend.
What's the news?

I'm sorry I have not been around more, my friend.
Things have been busy here.
Been having to help out mom quite a bit.

The weather has been interesting as well.
Today, we had a blizzard here until 9:00pm.
Lots of accidents out in the county, 10-25 vehicles involved in some cases.
County snow plow trucks quit early due to very low visibility.

Have been feeling better lately, but am unable to make the cough leave.