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[quote=Anonymous]He doesn't need it, he wants it. Figure out what is a reasonable boundary that won't drive you nuts and set it. Don't explain. You need to be self assured. Show empathy and then let him know what you can do. If he complains, then I would strongly suggest he find more forms of support like a support group, therapy, social activities. Remember you don't want to enable. I promise you this will not end with him needing a nightly call. The neediness increases exponentially when you don't set boundaries. It is best for his mental health and brain health to have social outlets beyond family. He needs to be forming bonds that are give and take not just getting people who feel guilty to meet his needs.[/quote]
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