The first step, according to Ms. Anderson, is to realize that it’s OK that your needs have changed. “You let her know that you’re still going to be there for her, but the model needs to change,” Ms. Anderson said. “You’ll help her sign up for delivery. “All you can do is be truthful about what you need going forward,” Ms. Anderson said. Or do I want them to love me because I’m honest and I’m being myself?’”Re-establishing boundaries might not be easy, but the rewards can be rich.

Source: New York Times August 22, 2020 21:56 UTC