Dear Abby: How do I tell my nosy parent they don't need to know everything about my life?
Ethan Kelly
Ethan Kelly
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Ethan holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Akron and has five years of experience covering local startups and economic development for the Akron Beacon Journal. His analytical perspective sheds light on the entrepreneurial spirit of Cleveland.
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Dear Abby: I have a parent who thinks they should know everything about everybody. If I get something in the mail, they will read it to see what it’s about. If I go shopping, they want to look at everything I bought. If I take out the trash, they want to know what’s being tossed. Today, they asked somebody how much their employer is paying them! If I don’t tell them everything, they say I’m being rude.