I know a woman (56) who confides in her daughter (28) about everything.

Normally, I wouldn’t think it is a problem, but she really seems to start a fight between her kids when she complains about her son to her daughter. (She does the same to her son when she’s upset with her daughter.)

I told her that therapy may be more helpful and assist with helping her vent as she needs to. It would also discontinue creating animosity between her children, as this is what seems to be happening.

She has no friends. She does not want to seek therapy. She says that her relationship with her mother was the same way, and she will not stop confiding in her daughter about everything in her life.

Do you think it is ok to confide in your adult children your problems, especially those with their sibling(s)?