My parents constantly want to be thanked

She insists that it’s all the rage. Apparently I have nothing to worry about because our relationship is real. In contrast, her online persona is all about selling a fantasy.

She always enjoyed drama classes at school and this “new career” is

MY PARTNER walked out last year, leaving me devastated.

Since then, my parents have cleared my bills and leased a flat for my children (from a previous relationship) and me.

But now they constantly want proof of my gratitude.

Recently, my mother became very cross with my six-year- old son who was unwilling to draw a picture of a day out they spent together.

She brought him to the beach where they went for a walk and my lad had a swim. Afterwards, she bought him an ice cream.

It was a nice treat but the way my mother went on you’d think she’d brought him to Disneyland.

She kept harping on about how

From the earliest age she always did her own thing or threw terrifying tantrums. She dressed like a boy she had been busy that day yet she still made time to bring my lad out for the day.

Later, my mother was obsessed with him emphasising how much he enjoyed it, which led to a row.

She even put the paper in front of my youngster and shoved a crayon into his hand. He threw it down in anger and walked away.

I’m beginning to wonder if it’s worth accepting their help.

How many times do I have to keep saying “thank you”?

SIOBHAN SAYS: Clearly your parents are keen to hear you appreciate their generosity, but their help is coming at a price.

Talk to them now before you say something you might later regret.

Thank them for everything they’ve done so far and promise to pay them back when you can, but you need their emotional support too.

Eventually, you’ll look back at this period, but it would be so much better if you could live, day-to-day calmly.

Now, take some action.