Family Bedtime Bonding

User (26M) had always been close to his family, especially his mother, Lisa (49F), and younger sister, Emily (22F). Their bond was strong, often sharing experiences like traveling and sometimes even beds during trips, which User saw as natural family closeness. Dating Sarah (24F) for four months, User was excited to introduce her to his family. When Lisa's train was delayed, User invited her to stay at his apartment, planning to share his bed as they had done before. This decision, however, unsettled Sarah. "Are you really going to sleep in the same bed as her?" Sarah questioned, clearly uncomfortable. User, puzzled, replied, "Yes, it's just how my family is. We're close, but not in the way you're thinking." Sarah's discomfort stemmed from a past relationship where her ex, Michael (28M), had an unusually close bond with his mother, Claire (50F), which had caused tension. The situation reminded her of that unsettling dynamic, making her uneasy. As Sarah voiced her concerns, User reassured her, explaining the innocent nature of his family's closeness. They began to realize the need to understand each other's backgrounds and establish clear boundaries in their relationship. Lisa is the user's mother, who has a close bond with her son, often sharing experiences like traveling and sometimes even beds during trips. Sarah is the user's girlfriend, who feels uncomfortable with the user's family's closeness. Emily is the user's younger sister, who is also part of the close-knit family.