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‘Ever since my parents met my partner there is a constant battle for boundaries — they criticise our decisions and intrude on our personal space’

Ask Layla: I’ve been with my girlfriend for a year; she’s supportive and shares my values. However, my parents are overbearing, especially since meeting her. They criticise us and invade our space despite my attempts to set boundaries

Psychologist Layla Collins: “To grow into a balanced, emotionally mature adult, we need to establish our independence from our parents.” Image by Justin Groep on Unsplash