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My dilemma is I ended a relationship that I was in for two months because we weren't a match. It wasn't anything big or emotional for me. This guy reaches out to my mom's gossip buddy, and consequently, she messages him, gives him her number. He calls my family. They talk, and he talks with my dad, whom I've also excommunicated, and they have this conversation.
hour plus long conversation. She then gives him her credit card to book a flight without me. Mind you, this is all after the breakup and he books the flight. He's going to go over there, but then he doesn't because his friends talk him out of it. And my mom a week later, cause I didn't tell her after I broke up with him. Cause she was like really emotionally in it. I didn't really talk to her. I just talked to her bare minimum. And she,
I, once things kind of just cooled down and I'm like, all right, I don't really want to deal with her drama. I eventually just mentioned to her that, yeah, I did end the relationship. And at this point I knew that she knows and I was hoping she'd say something. She doesn't say anything. She pretends like she's out in the blue and surprised and doesn't know. It's like, why would you think that? Like, you're such a perfect match. First of all, no. Like she was assuming that we were perfect together. Okay. Morgan, can you, can you take a second out?
First of all, let me say a few things to you. I'm impressed with your strength at 21. I don't often hear this. Number two, listen to me very carefully when I say these three words. He is dangerous. This is so close to stalking. And your mother is some kind of idiot. And I don't know how she's living through her romantic, sexy stuff.
By interacting with him, there's something really wrong with your mother to do what she did. And I'm saying this as a psychotherapist. And I'm glad you don't talk to her that much. It's probably going to protect you in the future. But he's dangerous. You tell them no contact with him or you won't have contact with them. Okay.
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I hope you don't live in their house. I don't. No, no, no. I've been out since 18. Thank God. For a reason. Yeah. Okay. Good. Good. For a reason. Big reason. And there's just, here's what's crazy, Dr. Laura. As much as I'm flabbergasted at this, it's not really something too shocking because it's consistent with their behavior, both my mom and my dad's.
And at this point, I'm wondering, do I cut it off? How do I handle this? What is appropriate? I think you minimize contact. Just minimize contact. You don't have to shut it off. Just minimize it. And do not give them any information about anybody and anything you're involved in. He's dangerous in one way. They're dangerous in another way. They want to play games with your life. I'm so angry. I'm so angry at that. I don't blame you. But I'd like you to turn your back and get on with your life.
You have them pegged. I'm supporting you in your assessment. He's dangerous. Cut him off. Have, you know, block him. Don't respond to anything. Good. If he ever shows up, that's when I want you to go to court and get a writ that keeps him away from you. Okay. And tell your mother and father, if they contact him or accept any contact from him, you will cut them off. I don't know that they'll care.
Not because they don't like you, but because this is part of how they live their lives. Yeah. Can I add some more pieces to this? Why? Because you feel like... You want to add more pieces because you don't think my advice is good so far? No, I didn't actually state that well. I meant to ask another question, but why should I not tell them all what the wisdom is? Okay, another question is fine. Go ahead. I'm sorry, I didn't say that right. Why should I...
Just minimize contact versus not cut off. Like what warrants the difference between cutting off and just minimizing contact? Minimizing like once a month you call and ask how everybody's doing. Okay. Because that way you'll feel no guilt and nobody can tell you you're a shitty daughter. Okay. That makes sense. Okay. I see that. I just do that so you can hedge your bets.
You don't feel walk around, oh, I'm a terrible daughter and start having feelings that draw you back into their drama. I recommend you not do that. So call once a month and then go see I'm a great daughter and then get on with your life. That makes sense. Calling once a month rather than cutting off contact so I don't have guilt and then go back and do the whole drama. Yes. Thank you, by the way, for that advice, too, with blocking, cutting off because he's completely crazy. That is absolutely insane. Yes.
Yes, he's a good match for your parents. The three of them should make vows to each other and leave you out of it. Okay, sweetheart, call me anytime. I really appreciate talking with you. Good, call me anytime.
I'll be your sort of surrogate mom, grandma. My number, 1-800-375-2872. You know, I particularly have a fondness talking to people under 30 because I find, by and large, they're a little adrift because of the behavior and attitudes of their parents.
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