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Concerned about my son’s relationship: manipulation or just a phase?​

My 18-year-old son has been dating his girlfriend for about a year, and I’ve started to notice some concerning behavior. Recently, I saw her WhatsApp messages to him, and I’m worried she might be manipulating or gaslighting him. For example, when he casually mentioned enjoying some independence, she guilt-tripped him, saying she doesn’t like being apart and doesn’t like the idea of them being “two separate individuals.” When he defended his need for space, she called him rude and said she doesn’t like individuality. I’m torn—should I talk to him about this? I don’t want to overstep or make him defensive, but I’m genuinely concerned. Is this normal relationship behavior, or is it a red flag? #Parenting #TeenRelationships #Manipulation #Gaslighting #HealthyBoundaries #RomanticRelationships