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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Annalisa Barbieri

I’m smitten, but I am worried that my boyfriend’s dysfunctional family will impact our relationship

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I have been dating my boyfriend (we are both in our 20s) for almost a year. I’m absolutely smitten. He makes me feel a better person, and I believe we are really good together.

Sadly, he doesn’t have a very good relationship with his family. I haven’t really seen this play out because I’ve not seen them together that often, but he’s told me about his childhood and that he discusses his family in his regular therapy sessions.

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