In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who doesn't want their younger sister to be heartbroken.
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who doesn't want their younger sister to be heartbroken.
I love her boyfriend and support their relationship – he is kind and fun. However, I’m concerned about how quickly they have become emotionally dependent on each other. My sister does not have many close friends, and when she started dating this guy, they latched onto each other quickly and started spending lots of time together.
This episode passed, but whenever she has come home to visit, she has been extremely distraught about being away from him to the point where she’s had panic attacks. She has a counselor and overall seems to be well. But I am really afraid that this is preventing her from branching out and making other friends/connections.
It’s worth mentioning that every love relationship is strengthened by healthy friendships. Hearing it in a non-judgmental way from a person she trusts may help open her eyes. We often need mentors to help us understand how relationships should work.
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