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Whether to intervene in adult child's relationship choices

My daughter is marrying someone I don't think is right for her and I don't know whether to speak up or stay quiet and risk watching her make a mistake.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The tension between protective love and respect for autonomy tests the boundaries of parental influence.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The examined question — what do I want to leave??”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.