My eldest daughter is 20 but still lives in the family home. I try to stand back with regards to her boyfriend - now. She is forging a successfull career and her bloke is a self employed chippie. He is doing fairly well. BUT, when thay have a disagreement, I'm always ready to have a go at him.
Parental love is not comparable. Its so strong, and when I hear stories of parents 'forgiving' their childrens partners for hurting their off-spring it makes my blood boil.
Scot.
That really sounds how I would be. Just not sure how to get over it, if indeed I can.