I am with Shez on this one. I used to have similar run ins with my parents (and cousins and aunts for that matter). It's like loaning out money or someone giving you advice. I accept the good with the bad (even when the bad far exceeds the good) . I used to loan out money and be disappointed when they didn't pay me back. Eventually, I realised I couldn't loan out money unless I was willing to accept never receiving it back... Ever. Similar goes with taking advice. I can take advice from someone but only if I'm completely willing to accept the consequences of that advice, good or bad. It taught me to be independent, and with that, a twinge of loneliness... Good with the bad Now I look at my parents and appreciate what we've been able to teach each other and I respect them for their part in making me what I am today.

I wish you the best.