I feel as though I'm in the same position as you on this my friend. I am looking to do the APP(multi) at EFT ot the 0-fATPL at egnatia.
I have gone through university and have my BSc and have wanted to be a pilot since 5/6 years old. Most of my family (not parents) worked for BA as engineers so I was always with people who had a bit of a passion for aeroplanes and engines.
I feel I am confident / educated / old enough to come out and tell my family and girlfriend what I want from 'MY' life. Like you I don't want no 'What if's when I am 40/50 and it's too late. I printed out a load of information on the different courses I need to become a fATPL Pilot with CPL/IR/MCC and the girlfriend kept closing her eyes and sniggering at me.
I know my uncle will be supportive and I hope my parents will bo ok when I tell them. (£50,000 is a lot of dough to find wen you only take home a little over 1k a month
).
Take care buddy - I hope you prove them wrong.
Safe Landings
Andy