Were you always clear what you wanted to do and did it cause conflict with others?

Only in the last few years am I relatively clear what I want to do in my life. Previously, I didn’t have something I loved to do that I wanted to do as much as possible. I didn’t have specific goals, I mostly more moved forward situationally.

Now, I find myself trying to work out getting what I want and trying to make sure my husband gets to reach his goals is more complicated than ever before. I attribute it to my stronger feelings about what I want.

This is not about career goals, but that is included, it is about anything you want or love to do. Examples: travel, own a boat, start a business, achieve a specific position at work, but a house you always wanted, retire, dance, etc.

This happens between children and parents, not just spouses, and can happen even between friends.

What was the process you went through?