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I turned my mom against her boyfriend. How do I fix it?

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I've never met my mom's boyfriend, but I've heard a lot about him because I'm an adult and my mom and I are very close. I told her that I thought he was using her (which I did think), and now she's telling me that I put doubt in her mind, that it was some sort of malicious move. I truly do believe he's using her, but there's another part of me that knows maybe he isn't. I know that if she breaks up with him, she'll blame it on me, and I'll never hear the end of it. I've already apologized, but she won't accept it. She must agree with me on some level, though, because I said things about her boyfriends in the past and she never thought anything of it. Any help here?

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  1. that must be real hard if you guys are close but there shouldn't be any doubts at all.

    and if she is not accenting your apologies then you just have to let her find out for herself if he's using her or not.


  2. First of all, you were only concerned for her, and I'm sure she understands that. If she asked you what you think, then you should not feel bad about telling the truth. I have a brother-in-law who was widowed a couple of years ago, and he always asks me what I think about his dates. My son often does as well.  I don't offer an opinion unless asked.

    That said, there's a difference between advice based on what you're told by her and what you definitely know, and passing gossip. For instance, "Mom, he didn't even call to see how you were when you were sick, I think that shows he doesn't care much," is an interpretation of fact. But, "Mom, I heard that he's been known to get drunk and throw a few punches," is carrying gossip, unless you've seen it yourself.

  3. your a very mean girl

  4. if your mom breaks up with her boyfriend that is her choice you just gave her your opinion on her boyfriend.

    hope this helps!

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