Thing is, it's natural to want to have the pride of a parent and their encouragement but the caveat being sometimes we rely too much on it for our happiness and contentment in life. Truthfully we all ought to stand firm in our own confidence that we know we are doing the right things and doing what's best for our own future but it's easier said than done.

I know this isn't easy to accept but once you do you'll be a lot stronger and find more joy and contentment when two things happen: one, accept that your dad may be the negative person in your life that it seems everyone has and you'll never change that. 2. accept that it does not have to be the deciding factor on whether you're happy with your choices or not. be confident in what direction you choose to go and that whether dad, mom, sister or brother or any joe on the street doesn't agree it doesn't affect whether or not it's the right thing for YOU. Those are only opinions and as they say opinions are like... well you know how that goes.

You got through college. that's the first thing to feel good about. many do not get that far and though it's not for everyone, when someone is able to get through it, that's a milestone to be proud of. You're finding independence by moving out. Its another rite of passage that you should feel great about. it won't be easy, and it won't all be great but I guarantee in the long run it is the right thing to do and something that will change you for life. Be glad.

You'll do great whether or not your father accepts your good choices as such or not.