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You want the best for your daughter, and this boyfriend is nowhere near “the best,” so what can you do? If you put your foot down and start saying she can’t see him, it’s just going to drive her further into his arms. If you do nothing, she may not know how to break things off with him. Luckily, if you talk to her about what a healthy relationship looks like, show her love and support, and encourage her to make the right decision, you can help her come to the right conclusion on her own. We’re here to walk you through how you can help her along on her journey.
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Keep an open mind! It may turn out that her boyfriend is not nearly as bad as you thought.Thanks
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