In this episode, I respond to a question from an anonymous listener who writes:
āEvery time I go out with my parents, they expect me to pay ā like itās just assumed now because I āmake more money.ā Iām drowning in bills myself. How do I set boundaries without looking ungrateful?ā
Money is one of the biggest sources of tension in adult parentāchild relationships. When parents expect their adult kids to pick up the tab ā or worse, cover their expenses ā it can feel like love is being measured in dollars. But the truth is: you donāt owe your parents financial support, and your worth as a child isnāt defined by whether you pay.
Inside this episode, weāll talk about:
If youāve ever wondered whether saying ānoā makes you ungrateful, this episode is for you.
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