Setting Boundaries With a Critical Mom | Spokane News

A daughter’s mom is relentlessly pressuring her about marriage, career, and kids—calling her boyfriend “unloving” for not proposing and embarrassing her over her jobless status. The daughter deflects with faith and reassurance, but it’s falling flat. Miss Manners agrees the mom’s behavior is cruel, but suggests a new tactic: the daughter should calmly set a boundary by saying, “I’m sorry you don’t like it, but this is what works for us,” then pivot fast. And in a lighter moment, Miss Manners advises thanking a neighbor for a disastrous carrot souffle—and hoping guests can quietly escape before dessert disaster hits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7054356b751ac375