President Kimball went to see a young Latter-Day Saint Inmate in jail. Instead of asking him what had brought him there and why he had committed such serious crimes as a Latter-Day Saint, he told the young man:"tell me about your mother." The next question was, "tell me about your father." No scolding, no lecturing. Maybe this good Sister could establish a fruitful dialogue with her mother in the same manner:"tell me about your parents, upbringing, etc." And maybe this would help to understand her over-controlling behavior.
KateApril 14, 2019
Start every interaction with agreement as to any advice she gives you and praise. Thank her for caring about the way look, then ignore the advice.
"Oh Mom, I appreciate so much your love and care for me. You've always wanted only the best for me." Then speak of something else that she is interested in and give more praise.
SusieApril 14, 2019
A book that has been recommended for people who have problems with controlling family is Boundaries by Henry Cloud.
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Charles DefranchiApril 16, 2019
President Kimball went to see a young Latter-Day Saint Inmate in jail. Instead of asking him what had brought him there and why he had committed such serious crimes as a Latter-Day Saint, he told the young man:"tell me about your mother." The next question was, "tell me about your father." No scolding, no lecturing. Maybe this good Sister could establish a fruitful dialogue with her mother in the same manner:"tell me about your parents, upbringing, etc." And maybe this would help to understand her over-controlling behavior.
KateApril 14, 2019
Start every interaction with agreement as to any advice she gives you and praise. Thank her for caring about the way look, then ignore the advice. "Oh Mom, I appreciate so much your love and care for me. You've always wanted only the best for me." Then speak of something else that she is interested in and give more praise.
SusieApril 14, 2019
A book that has been recommended for people who have problems with controlling family is Boundaries by Henry Cloud.
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