A person's partner controls access to their family. The partner acts as a gatekeeper. The partner and person must agree on how to manage family interactions.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A person's partner controls access to their family.
The partner acts as a gatekeeper. The partner and person must agree on how to manage family interactions.
The problem is not just the difficult family member. The problem is the access a partner gives to that family member. The focus should move from an external fight. The focus should be on an internal agreement with the partner. The partner and person are a team.
A person has trouble with their partner's parent. The person talks to their partner. The partner and person agree on rules for visits. The partner then tells their parent about the new rules. This protects the person and the relationship.
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A person's partner controls access to their family. The partner acts as a gatekeeper. The partner and person must agree on how to manage family interactions.