MLC W Dates, Part VI

[kat727]

Since I have had such a great relationship with my girls, the teenage button when it was pushed came as a bit of a shock. I know d16 loves me but some moments are just really hard. She is trying to separate from me, I get that. That doesn't mean that she has gotten closer to her Dad though.

Trying to find your own way is hard no matter the age, add in all the teen angst and hormones... get out of the way. At the same time I do" know" her. I give her space when she needs it, I present things that she may enjoy in subtle ways. For example I thought she might like "The Breakfast Club". She was sitting in the living room working on her computer and I put it on. Didn't ask or mention it. After a bit, I noticed she was really into it. New favorite movie and a bonding moment.

Hang in there.

kat