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I have a niggling feeling about my son’s new girlfriend – what should I do?

I have a niggling feeling about my son’s new girlfriend – what should I do?

In her new column, life coach Hattie MacAndrews shares her advice on the problems plaguing her clients. Here she tackles the issue of not being sure about your child’s new partner and explains why letting go of perfectionism is key in such situations Hattie MacAndrews shares her advice for tricky situations The Issue: Navigating new partners and perfectionism  “My two sons are coming to stay for the weekend and my eldest is bringing his new girlfriend home for the first time. I’ve never met her, but I get the impression she is lazy and can be demanding and I’m worried she will expect us to all run around after her. “I am cooking a big lunch for 16 family members on Sunday and will need all hands on deck to ensure the day is perfect. How do I make sure they help out around the house and that we don’t clash? I really want to like her, and my son seems happy, but for some reason I have this niggling doubt about her in my mind. …