I want to get back with my ex but my mum doesn’t like her
DEAR DEIDRE: I REALLY want to get back with my ex but my mum doesn’t like her.
She’s said she’ll throw me out if I contact her again.
I’m an 18-year-old student and still live at home. I can’t afford to move out.
My ex is also 18 and my mum is 42.
I was with my ex from when we were 15 until two months ago.
We broke up because she cheated. But now I realise I’ve forgiven her and still love her.
But my mum says she forbids me to start seeing her again. She says she’ll break my heart again and ruin my life.
I think my mum is being really overprotective and I don’t know what to do.
DEIDRE SAYS: Your mum is worried you’ll be hurt.
But you are an adult now and should be able to choose who you love.
Perhaps you should try talking to her again, saying you understand the risks and would rather have her support.
Say you appreciate her worrying about you but need to have some independence.
My support pack, Standing Up For Yourself should help.
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