I am a single parent that has four adult children that at this time have at one point or another need me either for money, temp place to live, rides, etc etc etc. How do I make changes and reset my life boundries without being a ***** about it?
2007-02-23 02:04:14 · 5 answers · asked by yeouxleigh 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Have a family chat with them. Let them know that you love them, but its time to support and take care of themselves for a change. Thats what happens when you become a grown up.
2007-02-23 02:07:19 · answer #1 · answered by kizdrop 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're adults that you apparently crippled by not raising them to be independent. Now you'll just have to resort to tough love. Just say no and mean it.
2007-02-23 02:07:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Say,'I took care of your needs for 18 years--now it is your turn.'
2007-02-23 02:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by MaryBeth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say no to them and MEAN IT
2007-02-23 15:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just tell them to butt out
2007-02-23 02:07:34 · answer #5 · answered by wrfab 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋