My daughter is in her first serious relationship at 19 and I can see her making some of the same mistakes I made at that age, but I don't know how to share what I've learned about love without being preachy or making her feel like I don't trust her judgment. We both want to be close but this topic feels loaded with all my regrets.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're trying to honor your child's autonomy while sharing hard-won wisdom about love that you wish you'd known earlier.
“Where Are You with The examined love life — what it means to love well?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.