Cindy writes:

Subject: Thank You

I really appreciate this article. My daughter's boyfriend is a real deadbeat. He takes advantage of her emotionally and financially, and criticizes her looks and how she is raising their son. He claims to have "extreme intelligence and common sense" but in reality he's just a bully. My first instinct when she decided (once again) to go back to him was to be angry with her and to limit our time together. But your article made me realize that she needs my love and support more than ever. It's hard because I feel betrayed by her. I've helped her financially and emotionally work through every break-up. I'm still hopeful that he'll someday be out of her life forever but in the meantime I intend to continue to be there for her.

dee writes:

Subject: daughter's bf

I just found this article, as I am just now going through this w/my 25 yr old. Her bf is not a deadbeat, but he's creepy. He tells me how pretty I am, touches me and when we take them both out in public; dinner or what have you, all he wants to do is kiss her on her lips. Constantly! He also acts gay and has nothing to contribute to any conversation. He just wants kisses from her. Is that not weird?? Or is it me? My husband finally sees it and agrees.