More of this parental nonsense...

This forum has boundaries.. They are laid out very clearly at the top of the forum.

Do I feel parented because they are there or when I read them?

No... Sorry, but I have heard several people on this thread make this parental comment and it unfortunately doesn't fly...

I would argue that if anything the lack of boundaries is childish... The lack of boundaries is the same reckless, confusing, free-for-all that children engage in...

If you want safety in your relationship, boundaries are essential... and wanting safety doesn't mean you are treating others like a child.. I just means that you have grown up.