My parents are big oversharers. How do I build a boundary with them?

Say no more. Now if only that worked on parents (we jest). For starters, it’s normal to renegotiate the rules of engagement in long-term relationships, including the kind you have with your parents or guardians, says Siobhan Jones, lead psychologist at the digital healthcare provider Mindler. She explains that boundaries are relational lines, rules and expectations that you put in place to keep yourself safe and that it’s possible to build new boundaries into long-established relationships. Spend some time thinking about your issue from your parents’ perspective before opening up a conversation, preferably at a time when the atmosphere is calm. ‘Be precise and clear about what troubles you, how it makes you feel and what you would like instead,’ says Dr Jones. ‘Make sure to give them a chance to talk and process what you have said.’ It may feel difficult at first, but it’ll be worth it in the long run.’