When Family Meets Boundaries: A Tale of Two Scandals The recent outpouring of personal stories in Dear Prudence highlights a disturbing trend: when family members overstay their welcome, they often do so at the expense of others' physical and emotional well being.
The two cases presented in the column demonstrate how blurred boundaries can lead to chaos. In both scenarios, family members have insinuated themselves into their loved ones' lives under the guise of concern or care.
However, as these stories reveal, this "concern" frequently translates to a disregard for others' personal property and emotional space.