Can a parent really spend too much time caring for their child? We often hear about neglectful parents who in extreme cases leave their children in parked cars while they complete errands or in a worst case scenario abandon their toddler all together in a garbage can. These are terrible tragedies. We don't hear as often about parents who provide too much love. Typically, they are referred to as possessive or controlling and have a hard time letting go of their children. Regardless, it is not the role of the boyfriend in this situation to criticize the mother. Moreover, he needs to adjust and adapt to her wishes and habits if he hopes to gain her confidence. He should ask questions about her child and include him in as many activites as possible. If he is not willing to devote time to the child or at least listen to his lover-the mother talk about her pride and glory, then he should consider breaking up with her.

asked in Singles and Dating category on 07/21/2010