"I Need My Parents to Comfort Me But They Won't"

Update: 2025-10-14

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In this week's Hello Hayes, a letter writer is scared to tell her parents about her recent break-up with a partner of seven years. They were "attached" to him and were proud of her for being in such a "happy" and "successful" relationship. Let's advice!

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"I Need My Parents to Comfort Me But They Won't"

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"I Need My Parents to Comfort Me But They Won't"

Alexandra Hayes Robinson

"I Need My Parents to Comfort Me But They Won't"