I think I found out what is wrong, and the title of this topic might be misleading then. It's not about the parents, it seems they really want him out of their home, that is why the don't approve someone like me (someone who will not get him out of parental home). He is the one who does not want to go and it's not because of attachment. There is some attachment that grew through years, but that is not main reason. Main reason he does not want to go, have children or family or anything that would ruin his daily routine is that he really wants to do something "great and impressive" in his career (he is an artist). That requires that he does not have anything pulling him down and getting his mind off the work. At first, parents' home was just the way of super-comfortable living, with no any commitments or obligations. But then he sacrificed everything even his own free time for that work. I was always blaming his parents, but the fact is, he puts his work above everything and everyone, even above every single joy in life. To be honest, though he is talented, I don't think it was ever worth it. I can't tell him that since he already sacrificed everything, but I think he made a lot of wrong moves and now he would need to work really hard to get somewhere. I don't think he has a will or strength to do that. And it looks like he is declining fast in every way. As he is my friend, I would like to help him, but there is no way to do that. And staying by him would probably destroy me in time...