"My daughter is in an open relationship, but I can tell she's unhappy. When she first told me about it, I asked genuine questions out of curiosity, but she became defensive. She even tried to guilt me into being more progressive and open-minded. I know that in this day and age, there is a whole new way to date, but as a mother, it seems like my daughter has agreed to this dynamic because she likes her boyfriend."
"I want to remind my daughter that she doesn't have to agree with anything just to please someone else, and that it's OK for her to change her mind along the way. How do I do this gently? We've always had a close relationship, so I want to be careful not to seem like I'm judging her. Open Mind DEAR OPEN MIND: Check in with your daughter regularly. Don't push, but do ask her how she's doing and how she feels about their arrangement."
A mother notices her adult daughter appears unhappy after entering an open relationship suggested by her boyfriend. The mother suspects the daughter agreed to the arrangement to please her partner rather than from desire to see others. The mother wants to remind her daughter that she can withdraw consent and change her mind, while preserving their close relationship and avoiding judgment. Advice recommends regular, gentle check-ins, asking how the daughter feels and encouraging her to speak up and adjust involvement if uncomfortable. A young father describes long-distance parenting and difficulty expressing affection due to his own upbringing, creating anxiety when his children visit.
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