Shirley C. Malove is a licensed clinical social worker. The advice in this column is not a substitute for consulting a therapist.
Write to her at shirleymalove@aol.com or c/o Health, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132. Or click here to ask your question online.
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Caught in mom's trap again
Q: Every vacation, I visit my mother for several days and spend the rest with my partner. Mom's always trying to get me to stay longer and attend parties with her friends, which I do NOT enjoy. This year, when I told her no, she got very quiet. She always does this when I disappoint her. Now I feel guilty. Should I?
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