She's more likely to listen to a therapist than you
Answered by Steve McCready, MFT
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A good therapist isn't going to tell them what to do, but will attempt to help them explore the choices and tradeoffs that are available to them, as well as explaining to them how the state of falling in love affects our feelings and perceptions.
It sounds like she's caught up in being 'in love' still, and that does make it hard for us to see clearly - and then, when a parent that she's trying to establish independence from starts pushing on her in a way that she doesn't want, it makes her more likely to stand her ground. Encouraging her to share and explore her thoughts about how this would all play out may also help her see the challenges and problems that are likely to come up.
Hope that helps!
-Steve
About the Expert
Steve McCready
MFT
Sacramento, United States of America
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Divorce, Relationship Issues, Life Coaching, Anxiety or Fears, Finding Your Purpose in Life
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