Interesting answers ...
In all things in life one should set goals and visualize the success of these goals. Do your goals revolve around pool, or family, or harmony of both?
I think you told her right that she met you doing just what she's complained about.
I think her mom made things clear that she shouldn't try to control your actions ... My mother's Uncle told me when I was a little boy "If two people agree on everything, then one of them is not necessary.", I'll never forget that; I hope you don't either.
I know from what choice of words you used that you care deeply for this young woman and her daughter.
It might be important to be sure that your girlfriend has a social life of her own that does not necessarily involve you.
Maybe one day a week playing pool together is good, maybe a day or two each doing your own things respectively and seperately would be better. The likely problem with this is that little children don't usually take good care of themselves ...
I clearly don't have enough details to qualify my thoughts, but it seems that she is either concerned for her daughter's welfare while you are both out and about or concerned with her own lonliness, I'd suggest that you find this out before taking a deeper step.
Island Drive and ROBROY have both commented some ideas ... as far as careers in pool, both of these players have achieved VERY high levels of play and accolades. Both are parents.
Ultimately, you know that a compromise is gonna be needed. You will lose some amount of freedom, but hopefully it will be in exchange for a happy home life.
All of this should tie back to goals. Also you should know that great pool can be achieved with less than 7 days a week type of dedication, but Island Drive told me once that "Excessive play makes of for a lot ..."
Your initial post tells me that you are going to reflect on the situation and that you'll do your best to find a good answer for your situation.
I wish you only the best of luck.
In all things in life one should set goals and visualize the success of these goals. Do your goals revolve around pool, or family, or harmony of both?
I think you told her right that she met you doing just what she's complained about.
I think her mom made things clear that she shouldn't try to control your actions ... My mother's Uncle told me when I was a little boy "If two people agree on everything, then one of them is not necessary.", I'll never forget that; I hope you don't either.
I know from what choice of words you used that you care deeply for this young woman and her daughter.
It might be important to be sure that your girlfriend has a social life of her own that does not necessarily involve you.
Maybe one day a week playing pool together is good, maybe a day or two each doing your own things respectively and seperately would be better. The likely problem with this is that little children don't usually take good care of themselves ...
I clearly don't have enough details to qualify my thoughts, but it seems that she is either concerned for her daughter's welfare while you are both out and about or concerned with her own lonliness, I'd suggest that you find this out before taking a deeper step.
Island Drive and ROBROY have both commented some ideas ... as far as careers in pool, both of these players have achieved VERY high levels of play and accolades. Both are parents.
Ultimately, you know that a compromise is gonna be needed. You will lose some amount of freedom, but hopefully it will be in exchange for a happy home life.
All of this should tie back to goals. Also you should know that great pool can be achieved with less than 7 days a week type of dedication, but Island Drive told me once that "Excessive play makes of for a lot ..."
Your initial post tells me that you are going to reflect on the situation and that you'll do your best to find a good answer for your situation.
I wish you only the best of luck.
