personal boundaries – Page 2

Personal Stories

“My Husband Wonders Why I Won’t Give My Mother a Key to Our House”: He Just Doesn’t Understand What She’s Like

Ever since I can remember, my mother, Charlotte, has always been a controlling figure. But not towards everyone—just towards her children. My father, Gregory, once had a stable job, and she never complained about his constant absence from home. As a wife, she fully supported his views: the house was always immaculately clean, she never grumbled about the family’s financial situation, and the children

Family Dynamics

Seeking Advice: Mother-in-Law Brought Her Suitor to Our Shared Apartment

In need of advice on how to handle a delicate family situation where my mother-in-law brought her admirer into our already cramped shared living space.

Family Issues

Seeking Reconciliation Advice: Estranged from Mother

A woman seeks advice on how to mend her relationship with her mother after a three-month estrangement, pressured by her husband’s insistence on reconciliation.

Caregiving

Seeking Advice: Navigating Unexpected Gratitude from a Daughter-in-Law

A mother-in-law, Eva, took it upon herself to care for her bedridden daughter-in-law, Ellie, after Ellie’s husband, Ethan, left her. Surprisingly, Ellie has shown immense gratitude, which Eva did not anticipate. Eva seeks advice on how to understand and respond to this situation.

Marriage Challenges

“My Husband Shames Me for Not Giving My Mom Keys to Our House, But He Doesn’t Understand Who She Really Is”

Ever since I can remember, my mother, Gianna, has always been a domineering figure. Not to everyone, no. Just to her own children. Our father, Vincent, once had a prestigious job, which only seemed to amplify her controlling nature. Now, as an adult, I face a dilemma that strains not only my relationship with my mother but also with my husband, James.

Family Dynamics

“Hey, Still Sleeping? Time to Make Breakfast for Michael – His Mom Called”: Should You Move in with a Man Who’s Under His Mother’s Thumb?

Ellie and Michael met at a mutual friend’s birthday party. Michael was immediately drawn to Ellie, engaging her in conversation throughout the evening. He seemed like a witty and interesting guy, and Ellie always had a soft spot for men with a good sense of humor. As the party wound down, Michael asked for her number, and she eagerly gave it to him. Ellie waited anxiously for his call, which came after a few days