624: Is She Moving Abroad for a Friend or a Fraud? | Feedback Friday
Feb 11, 2022
Listen in as a concerned father grapples with his daughter's decision to move abroad for a relationship she's only experienced online. Experts weigh in on navigating parental anxieties and the risks involved. The conversation expands to cover ethical dilemmas like declining a recommendation for a colleague with a troubled past and addressing a partner's weight gain compassionately. Additionally, there’s advice on making tough career choices and the importance of open communication in therapy for personal growth.
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Handling Risky Decisions
If your adult child makes a risky decision, express your concern and support.
Ask open-ended questions and truly listen to their reasoning.
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Communicating Concerns
Start by acknowledging you can't control their decision but express your concerns.
Ask clarifying questions to understand their perspective and address potential risks.
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Vetting a Potential Partner
Suggest meeting the person your child is moving for, ideally in person, before the move.
Offer to accompany your child on a trip to assess the situation firsthand.
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You're concerned your 21-year-old daughter is making a mistake by moving abroad to be with her Bahrain beau of five years -- especially since they've only corresponded remotely and have never been face-to-face in real life. You can't outright forbid her to leave as she's an adult now, but is there any way you can get her to reconsider the gravity of what she may be getting herself into? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!
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How can you convince your 21-year-old daughter she may be making a huge mistake by moving abroad to be with the Bahrain beau she's never actually met in real life?
How can gently turn down writing a letter of recommendation for someone whose countless character flaws make them someone with whom you don't want your name associated?
Over the past 10 years, your once-athletic spouse has become clinically obese. The doctor has warned that this is a perfect recipe for diabetes and heart disease, but to no avail. How can you bring up losing weight and leading a healthier lifestyle without sounding like a superficial a-hole?
You have an offer for your dream job, but it would mean a $40,000 pay cut and a move across the country -- something your significant other is dead-set against. And if you turn down the offer, you'll likely be barred from joining the organization in the future and lose some valuable links in your network. What's your best option?
You know therapy might be effective in helping you through your depression if you could only find the right therapist. How do you go about finding someone who's the right fit?
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