Asking Eric: Are son's girlfriend's ambitions really red flags, or are we judging the wrong things?

An advice column addresses parental concerns regarding a son's girlfriend, questioning whether her self-centered behavior is a legitimate red flag.
Her self-centeredness and self-serving habits always override our son’s plans or desires.
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