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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have that here. One minute they feel ( rightly so) they are adults and their own person, and the next they are still someone’s child. We see ways to help and somethings they are fine with ( your dinners) but other things consciously or unconsciously annoy them.

You are on the right track. Give berth where you need (out of way in mornings) support where you don’t mind ( meals), and engage where you can ( buy the shoes).

He will move on eventually![/quote]

Perfect advice. I can SO relate to your son, OP! I lived with my parents for a few months after college due to lease timing. I was very grateful for it (they wouldn’t let me pay them rent even though I could well afford to) and had a great relationship with them. But still, it felt SO constricting to have them around! I was definitely surly when they didn’t deserve it. And for me it was at least time bound. Your son may not see a light at the end of the tunnel. I would suggest be understanding and try to help where you want to and cut back where you don’t. Reduce interactions for a few days (don’t ignore him or anything, just be busy) and he will miss and come back to you.[/quote]

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