Parental Normativity: Jealousy or Just Tradition?
While finding it difficult to navigate our tumultuous love lives, our parents seem to have no problem commenting on who we should be with and why they are suitable for us.

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While finding it difficult to navigate our tumultuous love lives, our parents seem to have no problem commenting on who we should be with and why they are suitable for us.
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