"I still find your mother to be a very confusing individual," Data said, standing in Troi's office.
"What is confusing about her to you?" Troi asked.
"She does not seem to be able to be refused. That is, she does not handle being told no very well."
Troi sighed. "My mother is a master manipulator," she said. "Usually... she's quite agreeable, but when she wants something, she will go to extreme measures to ensure she gets it." Troi paused, reflective. "She also is not used to not getting her way, so I think she sees it as a challenge."
"Is that not considered immature behavior?" Data asked.
Troi laughed. "Yes, some might say that. I try to limit my contact with her for that reason. Besides, her vision for my life and my own wants and needs... tend to differ." The counselor sighed. "Relationships can be complicated, Data. Especially with family."
"I can see this," Data affirmed. "Thank you for discussing this with me."
"It's always a pleasure to talk with you, Data," Troi said, smiling.