My partner drives despite having poor night vision that's getting worse, and I'm terrified they'll hurt themselves or someone else but they won't admit it's a problem. Every time I offer to drive at night they get defensive about their independence, and I'm caught between respecting their autonomy and knowing they're not safe.
More people experience this than they realize.
Safety concerns are colliding with autonomy needs, creating a standoff that puts both relationship and physical wellbeing at risk.
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