Help!- Wife won't let me go to Med School

[Jakeislove]

Originally Posted by nikkione

I suggest you talk to her and tell her that the both of you need to grow up as parents. You've been married for 6 years already and I think you're right in planning ot have a baby. A family will never be complete without a child. Sometimes you need to sacrifice the kind of lifestyle that you are living to find your true happiness.

So her dream of fulfilling the stereotype (popping out a few kids, white picket fence, etc...) is more important than anything else?

[TXMD2B]

I’m glad I’m not in your position.

I have always wanted to be a doctor for as long as I remember. Back in November 2006 I went to my wife and told her I am selling the business and going back to school. Of course she thought I was crazy at first because we built this business from scratch. We had double in size every year since starting and we were on our way to double the next year.

To make a long story short it does not matter what you do, or have, as long as you follow your dreams. Money and white picket fences don’t buy happiness they just make life easier.

Good Luck!

[l3mcmann]

If you both have good jobs and a good relationship, then my personal advice would be stay home. Don't be in a rush, take your time and do good on the MCAT and your course work, retake classes if needed.. If your worried about your age don't be, many DO schools take non-traditional applicants.
If your mind is set on going to the schools off-shore, then i say think about the best school, like SGU... If you don't like Grenada then look at AUC, they are on the best island in the carribean.

[DOCplucinski]

why are people commenting...have you seen how old this thread is?

[salam]

I can't help but think how crazy it would be for you guys not take this opportunity. No offense to your wife, I understand that she is comfortable and all, but dang... You should seriously talk about this, and seek some professional counseling. Truthfully, it would be beter to wait for school another 6 months and put your relationship in a strong healthy spot

[drshoelaces]

wow... this thread is old! does anyone know what happend to him?

but if anyone else with this problem is reading, i believe there is no right or wrong in this situation, it depends on what you want, and how bad you want it. i think it's selfish to stop someone from going to med school so one can maintain their lifestyle, but if he wants a family more than med school, i say go for it. i would rather see more doctors in the world.