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Parent or parent-in-law

Asking your mother to stop visiting unannounced

Your mother has a key to your home and drops by without warning several times a week. She tidies, rearranges things, and comments on how you live. You love her, but it has to stop.

What you want out of itShe agrees to call before visiting and gives the key back, without you apologising for asking.

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Who you'll be talking to

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Linda · Your mother
Hurt and guilt-tripping

Reminds you of everything she has done for you; goes quiet and wounded; changes the subject to your childhood.

Difficulty 2 — Pushes back hardVoice: Alice
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Linda · Your mother
Dismissive and defensive

Brushes the request off as silly; calls you ungrateful; drags your siblings in ("your sister never minds").

Difficulty 3 — Escalates and won't budgeVoice: Lily
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