My mom is literally my best friend so it hurts me. I think you’re right. I’ve told her that I think he’s using her and I honestly think she knows it too but doesn’t care because she doesn’t want to be alone, which sucks. I’ve even tried talking to my aunt (her sister) about it, but my aunt is just happy that they are civil and aren’t fighting anymore because there was drama every week and we were sick of hearing and dealing with it. I also think it’s tough because they have a child together and I think my mom is scared that if she ends things again, he will go back to making her life hell to get his way... At the same time she might think he’s “changed.” Thank you for the advice. It’s something I’ll talk to her again about.