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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That’s all you can do. We love you and the door is always open. Cut off the $$ too. She can’t have it both ways. [/quote]

Agree with cutting her off. She doesn't get to have her cake and eat it too. This generation is ridiculously self-absorbed and entitled. [/quote]

I would not cut her off financially. I would ask her what she needs, and see if you can help her in small ways, say offer a down payment for a (used) car, or buy her some things for her new apartment, or offer her things you already own from your house that you'd like to give her. Cutting her off financially is punishing her for seeking independence, and that's not healthy. She needs to be independent, but she may still need support from you. Even if it's financial, at least there's some contact, so that's something. Don't let her take advantage of you, OP, but don't cut her off if you've been supporting her. Don't overdo it either, and don't use money to manipulate her. [/quote]

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