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Setting boundaries with parents is often not easy for adult children, but it is important for their own well-being and the health of the relationship. This is reported by Huffpost.
Setting boundaries is a way to respect yourself and your needs, explains psychologist Allison Hart. Boundaries define your behavior and what you consider acceptable or unacceptable.
Many grown children worry that setting boundaries can harm their relationship with their parents. However, this is always the case.
Comments about body or weight can often be unpleasant, especially during the holidays. But the weight can change for many reasons and such comments are not always appropriate.
As you become financially independent, it's important to remember that you make decisions about your finances. You do not have to support or justify your expenses to your parents.
Some parents may put pressure on choosing a profession. It may be with the best intentions, but sometimes it leads to a sense of pressure in an adult child.
Getting unsolicited advice from parents can be annoying or unsettling. While this may be done with good intentions, it's important to discuss boundaries and make it clear that you want to make your own decisions.
Parents may share personal information about other family members, which can cause discomfort. It is important to openly discuss with your parents what is bothering you and explain that you do not like such conversations.
When an adult child begins to make his own choices, it is important to remember that each person has the right to his own life. Discussing changes in your relationship with your parents can help establish clear boundaries and maintain a healthy relationship.
