This is a hard one. If you are relying on them for financial support, then they have every right to complain. The answer, then, is to not rely on them for fin

This is a hard one. If you are relying on them for financial support, then they have every right to complain. The answer, then, is to not rely on them for financial support, because then you can tell them that you are making the best decision for yourself. I suggest that you take a job so that you are self-sufficient, and schedule around that. Your time is valuable, too, and if you adopt the "I can meet anytime" philosophy, then that means that none of your time is particularly valuable. Provide for yourself and DO NOT apologize for it. Your goals are not your family's goals. Accept that, and figure out how to live with this mismatch, otherwise you will only be miserable. For what it's worth, I commend you for taking the chance, and I hope it works out. Good luck!