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Old 05-16-2008, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by goastros

I don't mind discussing their feelings but I don't want to be constantly harassed about whether I have changed my mind about giving him back or repeatedly told that we're not his parents.


Which is different than what you first said. You CAN set boundaries in ANY relationship. But they don't just magically set themselves. You have to do the uncomfortable work of deciding what is and is not appropriate and how to go about enforcing said boundaries. It's HARD work. I'm not sugar coating it. It's SUPER FREAKING HARD. But the rewards are worth it. Trust me.
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