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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, you are a rough crowd, my DS contacted me to discuss. My involvement is just a spectator and loving mom who does not want to see her son unhappy by someone who misrepresented herself. Just wondered how other couples manage this situation and thought this group would comment on that experience.[/quote]

The most frequent reply you will get from people here is some version of "butt out" or "don't be a helicopter parent."

You said your son reached out to you and you pointed you that you kept your mouth shut about your feelings in that conversation. Despite that, people here have told you to MYOB. How annoying of them.

Are you venting? If you're seeking advice, I don't have any to give except that listening and perhaps asking a carefully worded question can be helpful.

My oldest child recently asked my advice about a topic. I asked a few questions for them to think about. For instance, they said something about deciding yes made them anxious and I asked them to clarify that...the point is mostly to listen and not give advice unless they directly say, "I want advice."

It sounds like you did all that. If so, good job!

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