Setting the boundaries about discussing parent’s sex life

Q. My mother, who is in her early 60s and in a new relationship, has started to discuss her sex life with me. I find it very off-putting and simply don’t want to know. How do I talk to her about this without putting a dampener on her excitement?

A. Dead right you don’t want to know about her sex life!

It sounds like your mum is really excited about her new relationship. You are probably close to her and so she is confiding in you as a friend. Understandably, you are uncomfortable but don’t know how to stop her without hurting her feelings.