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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 495415" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I, too, hesitate to give any input because we have never faced your situation. One of our daughters was in an unhealthy relationship at that age but she lived at home and therefore the family's presence was always reassuring. Although she is obviously intelligent and career goaled my gut says that she needs someone closeby that she can trust and turn to. Whether she would be agreeable or not I obviously don't know. on the other hand I "think" I would seek out a mentor in her community. Perhaps a easy child late college student or someone from a church or if at all possible someone dedicated to her field of interest.</p><p></p><p>It would likely be a tough sell to get her comfortable with the idea. on the other hand, perhaps, if you present the new person as a safety net so you and her Dad feel comfortable with her living at a distance..perhaps she might buy in. I know it sounds like a long shot but often a choice that is neither black nor white can save face and have a protective benefit. Ideally she would then have someone available nearby and know she is not alone...while also knowing she is not being controlled by per parents. I'm assuming there are no caring family members available in her town. Sending caring hugs your way. Wish I had "the" answer for you. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 495415, member: 35"] I, too, hesitate to give any input because we have never faced your situation. One of our daughters was in an unhealthy relationship at that age but she lived at home and therefore the family's presence was always reassuring. Although she is obviously intelligent and career goaled my gut says that she needs someone closeby that she can trust and turn to. Whether she would be agreeable or not I obviously don't know. on the other hand I "think" I would seek out a mentor in her community. Perhaps a easy child late college student or someone from a church or if at all possible someone dedicated to her field of interest. It would likely be a tough sell to get her comfortable with the idea. on the other hand, perhaps, if you present the new person as a safety net so you and her Dad feel comfortable with her living at a distance..perhaps she might buy in. I know it sounds like a long shot but often a choice that is neither black nor white can save face and have a protective benefit. Ideally she would then have someone available nearby and know she is not alone...while also knowing she is not being controlled by per parents. I'm assuming there are no caring family members available in her town. Sending caring hugs your way. Wish I had "the" answer for you. DDD [/QUOTE]
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