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My mum treats me like a child and tries to stop me from seeing my ex-boyfriend

DEAR DEIDRE: MY mum treats me like a child and tries to stop me seeing my ex-boyfriend.

I’m 29, but I still live at home because I don’t earn enough to get my own place.

My mum thinks he is just using me for sex and says I’m making a big mistake
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My mum thinks he is just using me for sex and says I’m making a big mistake

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My ex, 37, broke up with me a few years ago, but he’s my soulmate. We’re now seeing each other again.

He only ever wants me to go round late at night – he says he’s busy in the day.

My mum thinks he is just using me for sex and says I’m making a big mistake. She says I shouldn’t go.

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But my ex says if I don’t meet him, he’ll break up with me again.

Do I really need to tell my parents where I’m going at my age?

DEIDRE SAYS: Your mum is no doubt concerned about you as this guy has hurt you before.

Threatening to break up with you if you don’t do what he wants is a sign of a toxic relationship – this is hardly the action of a loving partner.

Read my support pack, Abusive Partner, for more information.

MORE FROM DEAR DEIDRE

You are an adult and should be allowed to make your own decisions.

However, ask yourself whether this relationship really has a future if this man only ever wants to see you late at night.

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