Community or work responsibilities may keep you from enjoying quality time with your family or loved ones today. Unfortunately, your idealistic vision of relationships makes it nearly impossible for current circumstances to measure up to your dreams.
Instead of comparing reality to your fantasies every step of the way, accept the fact that a wide gulf separates the two now. A simple acknowledgment of the truth might be enough to cut the ties that bind you to your expectations. Once you have abandoned your illusions, you are free to follow your heart.