You do not have to answer to anyone but yourself.
This thought hit me hard today because I was thinking through a social interaction that I had earlier in the day and I had the urge to go back to the person and explain myself as to why I was going to act a certain way. Then I stopped and realized, I do not have to explain myself to this person. The situation literally has no effect on her and I do not need her permission on how I was going to handle it. It made me realize that I actually do this a lot – feeling like I need to have someone else’s approval before I do something that effects my life.
I do not owe anyone my happiness and you don’t either. Make the decision that feels right for you and be confident in it. You will feel more at peace doing what you think is best, rather than trying to appease someone else.