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Article: Give the new partner a chance
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- Work & Family Life
- Article date:
- March 1, 2004
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CopyrightCopyright Work and Family Life Mar 2004. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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DON'T put your parent in the position of having to choose between you and his or her new partner.
REMIND yourself that a parent's choice of companions is not yours to make.
DON'T be overly protective of your parent.
EXPRESS serious objections or concerns delicately and calmly.
IF THE PARTNER is unacceptable to you, continue a separate relationship with your parent rather than sever the bond. Schedule gettogethers for the two of you by calling your parent at work or at a time you know ...