CVA - Thread 2, Hold mode

[waw1978]

CVA sorry you are having a tough time with your D11. My parents split when I was that age and it is tough becaue she is like a little adult and fully aware of all that's happening and probably uncertain and scared. A Dad date night would probably work like magic in restoring your relationship, just find something you two could do together...like others suggested movies, shopping, ice cream...mini golf...bowling. Ask her what she would like to do. Make a night and try to get one in every week if you can.

I know that my Dad & I had a night once a week that he would take me to my 4-H club (horses of course) and then when he picked me up we would go have a pizza at the same place. This went on for years. Until we discovered a mutual love for Melrose Place then we would sit home, pop some corn and watch our favorite night soap together. Now we spend every Friday night at his social club meat raffle (I know reallly exciting stuff here) These are the best nights of my life!

Ironically, I am now at 29 moving back in with Dad and he is all excited because one of the cable stations reruns Melrose. He asked if we could make a night and watch like we used too. Except now I think we will be having cocktails instead of popcorn.

I hope you find some common ground. I know its not easy my 4 year old is hating me right now.