Parents, if you think you can buy love and closeness with your adult kids by throwing around phrases like “obviously your life is so great” or “you don’t remember us anymore,” think again! Psychologists warn these aren’t harmless words — they’re emotional landmines that destroy trust and push your kids away. Instead of building bridges, you’re tearing them down! Adult children aren’t your emotional puppets, and guilt-tripping or manipulative phrases only build walls between you. Want your kids to actually love and respect you? Try saying “I miss you” instead of throwing blame. Ready to stop sabotaging your relationships or will you keep turning your kids into therapists? Drop a comment and spill — what phrases have you heard or used, and how did they wreck or heal your bond?
