That's Life(2000)

That's Life is a comedy series following Lydia DeLucca, a New Jersey bartender who abandons her engagement to pursue college—a decision that alienates nearly everyone around her. Her ex-boyfriend Lou dismisses her education as a waste of time, while her mother Dolly insists marriage is the only sensible path. Her father Frank remains indifferent, more invested in the New York Giants than her psychology coursework. As Lydia navigates higher education and independence, she must contend with family skepticism and her own doubts. The series captures the friction between personal ambition and familial pressure, blending humor with the messy reality of choosing yourself over tradition.