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Why parental disapproval can strengthen teen romances

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When strict parents loudly demand that their teenager dump a terrible partner, it completely guarantees a passionate, lifelong rebellion. External opposition triggers heavy reactance, forcing the couple to wildly defend their terrible choices and mistake their shared defiance for true love. If you want a couple to break up, aggressively supporting them is the deadlier tactic.

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