US EditionMom Concerned About Coming Off as Overbearing
BOULDER COUNTY, COLORADO, JUL 26 – A mother managing family losses and her sons’ adult milestones seeks advice on maintaining close bonds without being overbearing during changing family dynamics.
- Yesterday, a mother wrote to R. Eric Thomas seeking guidance, expressing her desire to stay close to her sons without seeming overbearing amid recent family changes.
- In the last year, I supported my remaining parent, who is in rapidly declining health, while paying bills and arranging home care.
- Her advice column suggested mixing calls, texts and visits based on their pace, and urged conversations to set comfortable contact levels, according to R. Eric Thomas.
- In his response, R. Eric Thomas reassured her that concern rooted in love signals healthy boundaries, and added `Yes, your sons are continuing to expand and establish their lives, but you’re still a part of those lives.`
- Good relationships thrive on clear, open communication, R. Eric Thomas noted, urging her to keep talking, listening and sharing needs to feel supported.
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Asking Eric: I want to be with my adult kids, but not in an overbearing way
Dear Eric: I have two sons in their early 30s. Recently, my older son became engaged to a wonderful woman the same age, whom I love as a daughter.While our relationships are good, I have found that my desire for close family bonds has gotten stronger as I get older, especially in the past several years when I’ve been living several hours’ travel away from my blood family. I really want to keep an active interchange going with all three. At the s…
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ASKING ERIC: Mom wants relationship with adult sons without being overbearing - Garden City Telegram
BY R. ERIC THOMAS Tribune Content Agency Dear Eric: I have two sons in their early 30s. Recently, my older son became engaged to a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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